microorganism

/ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔːɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/

Meanings

noun

An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye, especially a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.

Examples :

"The cud is then reswallowed and further digested by specialized microorganisms that live in the rumen."

Related Words

single noun

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/

A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.

"My grandfather played a single of Elvis Presley at the family gathering. "

organism noun

/ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"The single-celled organism was studied by the biology students in their science class. "

bacterium noun

/bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm/

A single celled organism with cell walls but no nucleus or organelles.

"The scientist examined the sample and found a bacterium, a tiny cell without a nucleus, under the microscope. "

specialized verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specialized his menu, separating the vegetarian dishes from the meat dishes. "

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

rumen noun

/ˈɹu.mən/

The first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminants.

"The farmer checked the cow's health, paying special attention to whether her rumen was functioning properly, as it's essential for digesting grass. "

microorganisms noun

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔːrɡənɪzəmz/ /ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔːrɡənɪsm̩z/

An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye, especially a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.

"The cud is then reswallowed and further digested by specialized microorganisms that live in the rumen."

unaided adjective

/ʌnˈeɪdɪd/

Without the help, aid or assistance of someone or something.

"Fleas are difficult to see with the unaided eye."

further verb

/fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/

To help forward; to assist.

"The teacher furthered the students' understanding of fractions by providing extra examples. "

digested verb

/daɪˈdʒɛstɪd/ /dəˈdʒɛstɪd/

To distribute or arrange methodically; to work over and classify; to reduce to portions for ready use or application.

"to digest laws"

small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "