Bacterioscopically

/bæk,tɪərioʊˈskɑpɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or using microscopic observation of bacteria.

Etymology

From bacterioscopical + -ly (adverb suffix). The adverbial form describing how something is done using bacterial microscopy.

Kelly Says

When samples are examined bacterioscopically, scientists can spot diseases within minutes using staining techniques, which is still faster than waiting for bacterial cultures to grow overnight in the lab.

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