MICROSCOPIC


Meaning of MICROSCOPIC in English

1.

Microscopic objects are extremely small, and usually can be seen only through a microscope.

...~ fibres of protein.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

2.

A ~ examination is done using a microscope.

Microscopic examination of a cell’s chromosomes can reveal the sex of the fetus.

ADJ: ADJ n

~ally

The tissue is examined ~ally to rule out or confirm cancer.

ADV: ADV with v

3.

If you say that something is done in ~ detail, you are emphasizing that it is done in a very thorough, detailed way.

He carefully recounts the tale, the ~ details of those crucial minutes.

ADJ: usu ADJ n emphasis

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