mikroorganismo
mikroorganísmo with stress marks
microorganism
Usage Note
Mikroorganismo is the scientific term for microscopic living organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, used in biology, medicine, and public health education. It is more technical than mikrobyo, which serves as its colloquial counterpart in everyday conversation.
Examples
" May mikroorganismo sa maruming tubig. "
Natural Translation
There are microorganisms in dirty water.
Literal Translation
Have microorganism in dirty water.
" Gumagamit kami ng mikroskopyo para makita ang mikroorganismo. "
Natural Translation
We use a microscope to see the microorganism.
Literal Translation
Using we of microscope for to-see the microorganism.
" Bagaman hindi natin nakikita ng mata, marami pa ring mikroorganismo ang nabubuhay sa ating balat at sa hangin sa paligid natin. "
Natural Translation
Although we cannot see them with our eyes, many microorganisms still live on our skin and in the air around us.
Literal Translation
Although not we seeing with eye, many still microorganism the living on our skin and in air in around us.
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