micrographer

mi·crog·ra·phy

[mahy-krog-ruh-fee]
noun
1.
the description or delineation of microscopic objects.
2.
examination or study with the microscope ( opposed to macrography ).
3.
the technique or practice of using the microscope.
4.
the art or practice of writing in very small characters.

Origin:
1650–60; micro- + -graphy

mi·crog·ra·pher, noun
mi·cro·graph·ic [mahy-kruh-graf-ik] , adjective
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micrography (maɪˈkrɒɡrəfɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the description, study, drawing, or photography of microscopic objects
2.  the technique of using a microscope
3.  the art or practice of writing in minute characters
 
mi'crographer
 
n
 
micrographic
 
adj
 
micro'graphically
 
adv

micrography (maɪˈkrɒɡrəfɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the description, study, drawing, or photography of microscopic objects
2.  the technique of using a microscope
3.  the art or practice of writing in minute characters
 
mi'crographer
 
n
 
micrographic
 
adj
 
micro'graphically
 
adv

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