microphotograph

microphotograph
microphotographic /muy'kreuh foh'teuh graf"ik/, adj.microphotography /muy'kroh feuh tog"reuh fee/, n.
/muy'kreuh foh"teuh graf', -grahf'/, n.
1. microfilm (def. 1).
2. a small photograph requiring optical enlargement to render it visible in detail.
3. a photomicrograph.
[1855-60; MICRO- + PHOTOGRAPH]

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