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microvasculature
nounLow
/ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lə.tʃə/The network of tiny blood vessels (capillaries, arterioles, venules) within tissues.
microvillus
nounC2
/ˌmaɪ.krə(ʊ)ˈvɪ.ləs/A microscopic, finger-like projection on the surface of certain cells that increases surface area for absorption.
microvolt
nounC2
/ˈmaɪ.krəʊ.vəʊlt/One millionth of a volt (10⁻⁶ V); a unit of electrical potential difference, electromotive force, or voltage.
microwatt
nounLow
/ˈmaɪ.krəʊ.wɒt/A unit of power equal to one millionth of a watt.
microwave
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/ˈmaɪ.krə.weɪv/An appliance that uses electromagnetic waves to heat food quickly.
microwave background
nounLow (Specialized)
/ˌmaɪ.krə.weɪv ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd/Faint electromagnetic radiation, a remnant from the early universe, detectable in the microwave range.
microwave detector
nounC2
/ˈmaɪ.krəˌweɪv dɪˈtɛk.tə/A device that senses the presence or measures the intensity of electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequency range.
microwave oven
nounVery High
/ˈmaɪ.krə.weɪv ˈʌv.ən/A kitchen appliance that cooks or heats food by exposing it to electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequency range.
microwave spectroscopy
nounC2
/ˈmaɪ.krə.weɪv spekˈtrɒs.kə.pi/A scientific technique that measures the absorption of microwave radiation by molecules to study their structure and properties.
microwave spectrum
nounC1/C2
/ˈmaɪ.krə.weɪv ˈspɛk.trəm/The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths between approximately 1 millimeter and 1 meter (or frequencies between 300 MHz and 300 GHz), used for communication, radar, and heating applications.
microwriter
nounVery Low / Obsolete
/ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌraɪ.tər/A small, portable electronic device with a chorded keyboard, used historically for typing and storing text.
microzoon
nounVery Low
/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈzəʊɒn/An extremely small, microscopic animal, typically a member of the animal kingdom visible only through a microscope.
micrurgy
nounVery Low (Highly specialized scientific term)
/ˈmaɪ.krəː.dʒi/The branch of biology or surgery dealing with the manipulation of microscopic tissues, cells, or organelles using fine instruments under a microscope.
micturate
verbverb-intransitiveVery Low (C2)
/ˈmɪk.tʃə.reɪt/To discharge urine from the body; to urinate.
micturition
nounLow
/ˌmɪktjʊ(ə)ˈrɪʃ(ə)n/The act of passing urine; urination.
mid
adjectivenounB1
/mɪd/The middle point or position of something; occurring or situated in the middle.
mid glamorgan
nounLow
/ˌmɪd ɡləˈmɔːɡən/A former county in South Wales, existing from 1974 to 1996, named for its central location within the historic region of Glamorgan.
mid off
nounSpecialized
/ˌmɪd ˈɒf/A fielding position in cricket, on the off side of the field, roughly level with the batsman and at a medium distance.
mid wicket off
nounLow
/mɪd ˈwɪkɪt ɒf/A fielding position in cricket between mid-on and square leg, slightly towards the off side
mid wicket on
nounC2
/ˌmɪd ˈwɪk.ɪt ɒn/A specific fielding position in cricket, located on the leg side, roughly midway between the batsman and the square leg umpire, and relatively close to the batsman.

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