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View synonyms for microorganism
microorganism
[ mahy-kroh-awr-guh-niz-uhm ]
noun
- any organism too small to be viewed by the unaided eye, as bacteria, protozoa, and some fungi and algae.
microorganism
/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɔːɡəˌnɪzəm /
noun
- any organism, such as a bacterium, protozoan, or virus, of microscopic size
microorganism
/ mī′krō-ôr′gə-nĭz′əm /
- An organism that can be seen only with the aid of a microscope and that typically consists of only a single cell. Microorganisms include bacteria, protozoans, and certain algae and fungi.
- See Note at germ
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Other Words From
- mi·cro·or·gan·ic [mahy-kroh-awr-, gan, -ik], micro·organ·ismal adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of microorganism1
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Example Sentences
And the same thing happens when a Venerian is attacked by an Earthly microorganism.
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A microorganism which apparently has a specific relationship to Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
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The disease is caused by a microorganism and several bacteria have been suspected of being responsible.
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Staphylococcus pyogenes aureus—a microorganism producing yellow pus.
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Staphylococcus pyogenes citreus—a microorganism producing lemon-colored pus.
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