| microlepidoptera | <zoology> A tribe of Lepidoptera, including a vast number of minute species, as the plume moth, clothes moth, etc. Origin: NL. See Micro-, and Lepidoptera. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| microlestes | <paleontology> An extinct genus of small Triassic mammals, the oldest yet found in European strata. Origin: NL, from Gr. Small + a robber. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| microleukoblast | A small myeloblast, often the predominating cell in myeloblastic leukaemia. Synonym: microleukoblast. (05 Mar 2000) |
| microlite | <chemical> 1. A rare mineral of resinous luster and high specific gravity. It is a tantalate of calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute. 2. <chemical> A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope. Origin: Micro-. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| microliter | One-millionth of a liter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| microlith | <chemical> Same as Microlite. Origin: Micro- + lith. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| microlithiasis | The formation, presence, or discharge of minute concretions, or gravel. Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis, microscopic granules of calcium or bone disseminated throughout the lungs. (05 Mar 2000) |
| microlithic | Formed of small stones. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| micrologic | Of or pertaining to micrology; very minute; as, micrologic examination. Microlog"ically. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| micrological | Of or pertaining to micrology; very minute; as, micrologic examination. Microlog"ically. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| micrology | 1. <study> That part of science which treats of microscopic objects, or depends on microscopic observation. 2. Attention to petty items or differences. (04 Mar 1998) |
| micromania | <psychiatry> A delusion of self-depreciation, or that one's own body is of minute size. Origin: micro-+ G. Mania, frenzy (05 Mar 2000) |
| micromanipulation | The performance of dissections, injections, surgery, etc., by the use of micromanipulators (attachments to a microscope that manipulate tiny instruments). (12 Dec 1998) |
| micromanipulator | <microscopy> A mechanical device for making small movements in order to manipulate microscopic probes. A mechanical device for making small movements in order to manipulate or treat a microscopic object with a fine needle, small forceps, micropipette, or other very small tool. (05 Aug 1998) |
| micromazia | Condition in which the breasts are rudimentary and functionless. Origin: micro-+ G. Mazos, breast (05 Mar 2000) |