acroscopic

/æk.rəˈskɒp.ɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a microscope or microscopic observation

“The acroscopic examination revealed new information about the microscopic structure of the cell.”

2. noun

a microscopic or microscopic-like examination

“The acroscopic study was instrumental in discovering a new species of bacteria.”

Synonyms

  • microscopic
  • minuscule

Antonyms

  • enlarged
  • macroscopic