Definition

A picture taken through a microscope that shows very small things, like cells or tiny organisms.

Example

The scientist examined the photomicrograph to study the details of the cell structure.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a photomicrograph of a leaf's surface?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It's amazing! You can see all the tiny cells and structures up close.

That sounds really cool; I’d love to check it out!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To take a photograph of an object using a microscope, allowing for detailed images of small subjects.

Example

The scientist used a photomicrograph to capture the intricate details of the cell structure.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the photomicrograph I took of the flower's cells?

Yes, it was amazing how detailed it looked!

Thanks! I really enjoyed using the microscope to photomicrograph it.

Root Explanation

Photomicrograph → It is formed from "photo-" (from Greek "phōs", meaning light) and "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write or record). The word refers to a record or image made using light to capture small objects, typically through a microscope.

Memory Tip

Imagine capturing an image of something 'small' ('micro-') using 'light' ('photo-') — that's how a photomicrograph is created.

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