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Pathogenic microorganism
Any microorganism capable of injuring its host, e.g., by competing with it for metabolic resources, destroying its cells or tissues, or secreting toxins. The injurious microorganisms include viruses, bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, protozoa, and some helminths. Pathogenic microorganisms may be carried from one host to another as follows: Animal sources: Some organisms are pathogenic for animals…
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Micronize
To pulverize a substance into particles only a few micra in size.
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Microneedle
Extremely minute needle used in a micromanipulator for microdissection.
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Micromyeloblast
A small, immature myelocyte, often the predominating cell in myeloblastic leukemia.
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Micromyelia
Abnormally small-sized or short spinal cord.
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Micromonospora
A genus of gram-positive, branching bacteria that produce antibiotics.
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Micromillimeter
One millionth of a millimeter.
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Micromicron
Obsolete term for picometer or 10-12 meter. A prefix denoting an exceedingly small fraction equal to one-millionth of a millionth is commonly referred to as “pico” or represented as 10¯¹². This prefix signifies a minute scale that is utilized in various scientific and technological contexts to denote values or measurements at an extremely diminutive level.…
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Micrometry
Use of device, especially a micrometer, to measure small objects or thickness.
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Micromethod
Any chemical or physical procedure involving small amounts of material or tissue.
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