Definition

A tool that has a grid of tiny spots containing biological materials, often used in scientific tests to analyze genes or proteins.

Example

The researchers used a microarray to study the expression of thousands of genes at once.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new microarray technology they are using in research?

Yeah, I read that it can analyze thousands of genes at once!

It's amazing how they can fit so much data on a small slide like that.

I know, right? It really changes how we approach genetic testing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microarray → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "array" (from Old French "areyer", meaning to arrange). The word "microarray" refers to a small arrangement of elements, typically used in genetics to analyze gene expression.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'small' ('micro-') and 'arranged' ('array') — that's why a microarray is a small arrangement of genetic material.

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