microorganisms
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/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔːrɡənɪzəmz/
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/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɔːɡənɪzəmz/
(microorganism)
tiny living entity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'microorganism' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'mikros' meaning 'small' and 'organismos' meaning 'organism'.
Historical Evolution
'mikros' and 'organismos' combined in modern scientific language to form 'microorganism'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any small living organism, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
microscopic organisms, especially bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
Microorganisms play a crucial role in the ecosystem.
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Last updated: 2025/02/26 18:26