Microorganisms
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mi·cro·or·gan·ism
 (mī'krō-ôr'gə-nĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key
n. An organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size, especially a bacterium or protozoan. |
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| microorganism
(mī'krō-ôr'gə-nĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key
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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American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition - Cite This Source - Share This
microorganisms
[Chapter:] Life Sciences
microorganisms
Organisms so small that they can be seen only through a microscope. (See bacteria, protozoa, and viruses.)
[Chapter:] Life Sciences
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