microorganism
Translation
microorganism
Examples
Bacteria are a type of microorganism.
Bacteria are a type of microorganism.
Some microorganisms can cause disease.
Some microorganisms can cause disease.
Grammar Patterns
a/an microorganism a tiny living thing Bacteria are a type of microorganism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: microbe, germ, bacterium
Etymology
From the prefix 'micro-' meaning 'small' and 'organism' meaning 'a living being'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'micro' (tiny) 'organism' that you can only see with a microscope.