Definition

The process of injecting small amounts of a substance into a cell or organism using a fine needle or pipette.

Example

Microinjecting allows scientists to introduce DNA directly into cells for research purposes.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new technique called microinjecting?

Yeah, I read that it's used in genetic research, right?

Exactly! It allows scientists to inject materials into cells very precisely.

That sounds amazing! It must open up a lot of possibilities for experiments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microinjecting → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "injecting" (from Latin "iniectio", meaning to throw in). The word describes the act of throwing in or introducing something small, typically a substance, into a cell or organism.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') being 'thrown in' ('injecting') — that's what microinjecting means.

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