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🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

micologia

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mi.ku.luˈʒi.ɐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mycology/maɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A micologia é fundamental para o desenvolvimento de novos medicamentos."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The scientific branch of biology that deals with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, taxonomy, and their use to humans as medicine and food, as well as their dangers.

    "Her groundbreaking research in mycology revealed several new species of bioluminescent mushrooms."
  2. 2

    The ecological and biological properties of fungi collectively in a specific environment.

    "The mycology of the old-growth forest is remarkably complex, featuring symbiotic networks that connect tree roots."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'mykes', meaning 'mushroom' or 'fungus', combined with the combining form '-logia', meaning 'study of'. It entered scientific English in the 19th century as the formal discipline dedicated to the taxonomy, genetics, and biochemical properties of fungi.

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