aerobiology
noun
aero·bi·ol·o·gy ˌer-ō-bī-ˈä-lə-jē 
: the science dealing with the occurrence, transportation, and effects of airborne materials (such as viruses, pollen, or pollutants)
aerobiological
ˌer-ō-ˌbī-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Senior science adviser Louise Pitt directs the aerobiology lab at USAMRIID and has worked on Ebola, anthrax, ricin and the Marburg virus in her 30-year career here. 
Eric Niiler, Wired, 1 Apr. 2020
Eric Niiler, Wired, 1 Apr. 2020 Word History
Etymology
aero- + biology
First Known Use
circa 1937, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
aerobiology
noun
aero·bi·ol·o·gy ˌar-ō-bī-ˈäl-ə-jē, ˌer-
plural aerobiologies
: the science dealing with the occurrence, transportation, and effects of airborne materials or microorganisms (as viruses, pollen, or pollutants)