micrology

/ˌmaɪkrəˈlɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of small structures or things; also the study of the microscopic world, particularly in relation to organisms or biological processes.

“The discovery was a significant advancement in the field of micrology.”

2. noun

A very small amount or quantity.

“The drop of liquid was a tiny micrology of the complex process.”

Synonyms

  • microanalysis
  • microscopy

Antonyms

  • large-scale
  • macrology