A little world; a miniature universe. Hence (so called by Paracelsus), a man, as a supposed epitome of the exterior universe or great world. Opposed to macrocosm.
An optical instrument, consisting of a lens, or combination of lenses, for making an enlarged image of an object which is too minute to be viewed by the naked eye.
Microscopic.
Of or pertaining to the microscope or to microscopy; made with a microscope; as, microscopic observation.
Able to see extremely minute objects.
Very small; visible only by the aid of a microscope; as, a microscopic insect.
By the microscope; with minute inspection; in a microscopic manner.