ScienceAugust 20, 2026
microfabrication
MY-kroh-fab-ri-KAY-shun
Definition
The process of manufacturing very small structures, typically at the micrometer scale, often used in creating electronic components or miniature medical devices.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'mikros' meaning small, combined with the Latin 'fabricatio' meaning a making or construction; it refers to the specialized techniques required to build structures on a microscopic level.
In the news
The article uses this term to describe how CMUTs are manufactured, noting that these techniques, similar to those used in the semiconductor industry, enable the creation of highly integrated and compact medical sensors.
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