Microorganism

Pronunciation: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔːrɡəˌnɪzəm/

Microorganism (noun)

  1. A living thing so small it can only be seen with a microscope.
  2. A very small organism that may cause disease in people, animals, or plants.

Examples

  • A microorganism can live in soil and water.
  • The microorganism grows when conditions are right.