microinjection

mi·cro·in·jec·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kroh-in-jek-shuh n]
- /ˌmaɪ kroʊ ɪnˈdʒɛk ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kroh-in-jek-shuh n]
- /ˌmaɪ kroʊ ɪnˈdʒɛk ʃən/

Definitions of microinjection word

noun microinjection injection performed under a microscope, especially of a solution or gene transplant into a cell or cell part. 1
noun microinjection Injection (especially of biological material) using a micropipette. 1
noun microinjection an injection carried out using a microscope, esp an injection into a single living cell 0
noun microinjection an injection made by means of a very thin needle and with the aid of a microscope, as, for example, to insert genetic material into a cell 0

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Origin of microinjection

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; micro- + injection

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microinjection popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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