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.

New guide helps scientists see deeper into bodies using light and sound

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Bioengineer.org

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