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bacterioscopy
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bacterioscopy, n. [Bacterium + -scopy; fr. Gr. bakth`rion, ba`ktron, a staff + skopei^n to view.].
- The application of a knowledge of bacteria for their detection and identification, as in the examination of polluted water. [1913 Webster]
- Microscopic examination or investigation of bacteria. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
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