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microglianoun(biology) The glial cells of the immune system; they can function as phagocytes
villinoun(biology) A small projection from a membrane, particularly those found in the mucous membranes of the intestines.
micrococcinoun(biology) Any of a group of spherical, aerobic, gram-positive bacteria, of the genus Micrococcus, that are wide-ranging and harmless.
microtubulesnounA small tube made of protein and found in cells; part of the cytoskeleton.
micrococcusnoun(biology) Any of a group of spherical, aerobic, gram-positive bacteria, of the genus Micrococcus, that are wide-ranging and harmless.
microfloranounMicroscopic life, especially the bacterial colonies found in the gut of normal, healthy animals and humans.
microtubulenounA small tube made of protein and found in cells; part of the cytoskeleton.
microvascularnoun(anatomy) Of or pertaining to extremely small blood vessels
microsporangiumnoun(botany) A case, capsule or container that holds microspores.
microcystnounA very small cyst
microorganismsnouna peer-reviewed open-access scientific journal that covers various areas of microbiological research, including microbial taxonomy, molecular biology, genetics, and ecology.
microorganismnoun(microbiology) An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye; especially, a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.
microscalenounA very small or microscopic scale.
microbenoun(microbiology) Any microorganism; (loosely, nonscientifically) especially, a harmful bacterium.
microsporenoun(botany) The smaller spore of a heterosporous plant, typically producing a male gametophyte.
microtine(zoology) Of or relating to the subfamily Microtinae, including voles, lemmings and muskrats.
microsomenounA vesicle formed as an artifact of cell disruption
villusnoun(biology) A small projection from a membrane, particularly those found in the mucous membranes of the intestines.
microanatomynounMicroscopic anatomy: the anatomy of minuscule structures, at microscopic scale.
microbicmicrobial

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