Microorganisms: meaning, definitions and examples

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microorganisms

 

[ ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈɔːr.ɡə.nɪz.əmz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of

Microorganisms are tiny living creatures that are invisible to the naked eye. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Microorganisms play a crucial role in various ecological processes and can be both beneficial and harmful to humans.

Synonyms

bugs, germs, microbes

Examples of usage

  • Microorganisms are studied in the field of microbiology.
  • Microorganisms are responsible for decomposition of organic matter.
  • Microorganisms can cause diseases in humans.

Translations

Translations of the word "microorganisms" in other languages:

🇵🇹 microrganismos

🇮🇳 सूक्ष्मजीव

🇩🇪 Mikroorganismen

🇮🇩 mikroorganisme

🇺🇦 мікроорганізми

🇵🇱 mikroorganizmy

🇯🇵 微生物 (びせいぶつ)

🇫🇷 microorganismes

🇪🇸 microorganismos

🇹🇷 mikroorganizmalar

🇰🇷 미생물 (微生物)

🇸🇦 الكائنات الدقيقة

🇨🇿 mikroorganismy

🇸🇰 mikroorganizmy

🇨🇳 微生物 (wēishēngwù)

🇸🇮 mikroorganizmi

🇮🇸 örverur

🇰🇿 микроорганизмдер

🇬🇪 მიკროორგანიზმები

🇦🇿 mikroorqanizmlər

🇲🇽 microorganismos

Word origin

The study of microorganisms dates back to the late 17th century when Antonie van Leeuwenhoek first observed bacteria through a microscope. Since then, the field of microbiology has advanced significantly, leading to a better understanding of the role of microorganisms in various processes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,072, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.