Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z micromegakaryocyte A megakaryocyte that has a small, dense nucleus micromelaniid Any aquatic snail in the family Micromelaniidae, now considered to be a synonym of the hydrobiid subfamily Pyrgulinae. micromelanophore A relatively small melanophore (up to 100 µm) micromelanosome A very small melanosome micromelerpetid Any temnospondyl of the genus Micromelerpeton micromelerpetontid Any temnospondyl in the family Micromelerpetontidae. micromelia The condition in which a limb is abnormally shortened. micromelic Exhibiting or relating to micromelia. micromelin A coumarin found in Micromelum minutum. micromelody A melody based on a scale whose intervals are less that a semitone (used to investigate vocal accuracy) micromelus A person with micromelia. micromembrane A very thin membrane, especially a semipermeable one micromentum Small, incremental momentum; subtle or small-scale progress built up through consistent, minor actions. micromeral Relating to micromeres micromercurialism Any subclinical effect of prolonged exposure to small amounts of mercury. micromere An unusually small blastomere formed by unequal cleavage of a fertilized ovum. micromeric Relating to micromerism. micromerism A form of biological atomism, according to which biological materials such as seeds are composed of something like atoms, from which they receive particular traits; associated with Yves Delage (1854–1920), French zoologist. micromerist A proponent of micromerism. micromeritic Of or relating to small particles. micromeritics The science and technology of small particles. micromesh A mesh having microscopic spacings micromesoporosity The condition of being micromesoporous. micromesoporous Both microporous and mesoporous. micrometabolite Any metabolite that is present in very small amounts micrometabolomics The study of the range of metabolites present in a very small biological sample micrometallographic Relating to micrometallography. micrometallography Microscale metallography. micrometallurgy Microscale metallurgy. micrometastasis The microscopic level action of metastasis, the spread of disease from the primary site to other areas. micrometastatic Of or pertaining to a micrometastasis micrometazoan Of or pertaining to the micrometazoa micrometeor Synonym of micrometeoroid. micrometeorite an extraterrestrial particle, less than a millimeter in size, that has survived entry into the atmosphere without melting micrometeoritic Relating to micrometeorites. micrometeoroid an extraterrestrial particle less than a millimeter in size micrometeorological Of or pertaining to micrometeorology micrometeorologically In terms of micrometeorology. micrometeorologist One who studies micrometeorology. micrometeorology The portion of meteorology dealing with the observation and explanation of smallscale weather and weather forecasting for a local area up to several kilometers in diameter. micrometer A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter. micromethod A method of analysis that requires only a very small sample micrometre An SI and mks unit of measure, the length of one-millionth of a metre. Symbol: μm, um, μ. micrometric Of or pertaining to micrometry micrometrical micrometric; relating to micrometry or a micrometer micrometrically In terms of, or by means of, micrometry. micrometry The measurement of very small objects using a micrometer micromho A former unit of electric conductance, one millionth of a mho. micromicellar Relating to, or in the form of micromicelles micromicelle A microscopic micelle micromicrofarad picofarad. Symbol: µµF. micromicrogram picogram micromilieu A very small milieu micromill A small-scale mill used to prepare laboratory samples micromilligram A nonstandard unit of mass equal to one nanogram. Symbol: ŋmg. micromilliliter One millionth of a milliliter micromillimeter American standard spelling of micromillimetre. micromillimetre Synonym of nanometre. micromilling The milling of very small components micromineral A mineral of which only trace amounts are needed in the diet. micromineralogical Relating to micromineralogy. micromineralogy mineralogy by use of a microscope; the study of microminerals micromini A very short miniskirt. microminiature A particularly small miniature. microminiaturization The process of microminiaturizing. microminiaturize To construct an extremely small-scale device, especially one used for electronic circuitry or microfluidics. microminipig A very small minipig developed for use in experiments and trials micromirror A very small, highly reflective mirror, often supported on a torsion beam, used in a variety of applications and in research on radiation and quantum effects. micromixer A microscopic (or at least miniaturized) device for mixing fluids. micromixing The mixing of microscopic amounts of material (by molecular diffusion), or in microscopic mixers micromobility Transportation over short distances, provided by lightweight (usually single-person) vehicles. micromodel A microscale model. micromodelling The construction of micromodels micromodification An alteration to a process or technique so that it can be used in microscale scenarios. micromodular Composed of very small modules micromodularity The condition of being micromodular micromodule A very small scale electronic module micromolar Describing a concentration of one millionth of a mole per litre micromold A very small mold (hollow form) used to make microparticles micromolding The use of micromolds to make microparticles micromole An SI unit of amount of substance equal to 10⁻⁶ moles. Symbol: μmol micromolecular Relating to micromolecules. micromolecule A molecule that has a relatively small molecular weight and contains relatively few atoms micromolide An antibiotic present in the venom of wasps of genus Ampulex. micromollusk A shelled (usually marine) mollusk that is extremely small even at full adult size. micromoment A very brief moment. micromomentary Existing for only a very brief moment in time. micromonolactam The oligocyclic lactam (3E,5E,7E,15E,17E,19E,21E,23Z)-10,11,12,14-tetrahydroxy-9,19,26-trimethyl-1-azacyclohexacosa-3,5,7,15,17,19,21,23-octaen-2-one present in Micromonospora micromonzonite monzonite with grain size under 5 millimeters micromonzonitic Of or relating to micromonzonite. micromoon A full moon which appears unusually small due to coinciding with the Moon's apogee (the point in the Moon's orbit at which is it farthest away from Earth). micromorph Any material that is composed of microscopic amorphous particles micromorphic Relating to a micromorph micromorphologic micromorphological micromorphological Of or pertaining to micromorphology. micromorphologically In terms of micromorphology. micromorphology The fine-level structures or morphology of an organism, mineral, or soil component visible through microscopy. micromorphometric Relating to micromorphometrics micromorphometrically In terms of, or by means of, micromorphometrics. micromorphometrics The measurement of micromorphology micromort A unit of risk equivalent to a one-in-a-million probability of death. micromortar A very small mortar, for use with a micropestle. micromosaic A mosaic made from tiny pieces of glass micromoth A member of the microlepidoptera, an unranked (and not monophyletic) grouping of moth families, generally with wingspans of under 20 millimetres; a small moth. micromotility motility on a very small scale micromotion A very small, or microscopic, motion. micromotional Of or pertaining to micromotion. micromotor A microscopic motor. micromotoscope A kinetoscope for photographing microscopic moving organisms. micromount A mineral specimen that is too small to be appreciated without an optical aid, and is permanently mounted for such a purpose. micromounter Someone who engages in micromounting, especially as a hobbyist. micromounting The craft and hobby of collecting micromounts. micromouse A small, autonomous robot mouse used in a competition to solve a maze micromovement A microscopic movement. micromuscle A very small muscle. micromusic Forms of music outside the mainstream, produced and enjoyed by minority groups. micromutation A very small, localized mutation micromutational Relating to micromutations. MicroMV A proprietary videotape format introduced by Sony in 2001. micromycete microscopic fungi micromyelia An abnormal shortening of the spinal cord. micromyiophilous Fertilized by small Diptera. micron Synonym of micrometre (“one-millionth of a metre”). micronap An extremely short period of sleep, especially one during the day. micronapping The act of taking a micronap or an extremely short sleep. micronarrative A very short or specific narrative. micronation A non-autonomous entity, generally small and having few residents, which claims to be a sovereign state and mimics the actions of a state (with varying degrees of seriousness), but lacks any legal recognition and exists only in theory or in the mind of its creator; a micronational entity. micronational Of or relating to a micronation. micronationalism The association with micronations, the micronational community, or micronational culture as a whole. micronationalist One who believes in micronationalism. micronationalistic Of, relating to, or advocating nationalism on a small scale. micronationality The state or quality of being micronational; micronationalism. micronationally In a micronational manner or context. micronationball Synonym of microball. micronationdom The quality of being a micronation; micronationhood. micronationhood The quality of being a micronation. micronationry The state or quality of being micronational; micronationalism. micronebulizer A very small nebulizer micronecrosis microscopic necrosis micronecrotic Relating to micronecroses microneedle A very fine needle microneedling The repeated puncturing of the skin with tiny needles to stimulate collagen production. microneighborhood A very small urban neighborhood, usually extending the length of a city block or smaller. microneighbourhood UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa spelling of microneighborhood. micronekton Any very small crustacean and other free-swimming marine animal(s) micronektonic Relating to micronekton micronemal Of or pertaining to a microneme micronematocyst A very small nematocyst micronematous Having smaller than normal conidiogenous cells microneme A specialized secretory organelle of some protozoans