Microorganisms: meaning, definitions and examples
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microorganisms
[ ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈɔːr.ɡə.nɪz.əmz ]
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
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| microorganisms |
Used in scientific, medical, or technical contexts to refer to tiny living things that can be bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
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| germs |
Commonly used in everyday language to refer to harmful microorganisms that cause disease. Often used when discussing hygiene and health, especially with children.
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| microbes |
Often used in scientific or academic settings to refer to microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
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| bugs |
Used informally in everyday conversation, often to refer to small insects or sometimes microbes that cause illness.
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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
Etymology
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.