HealthJuly 15, 2026
photomicrograph
/ˌfoʊ.toʊˈmaɪ.krə.ɡræf/
Definition
An image or photograph taken through a microscope, used here to show the microscopic appearance of the parasite.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'phōs' (light), 'mikros' (small), and 'graphē' (writing or drawing). It essentially describes an image created by using light to record the appearance of an extremely small object.
In the news
The word is used to identify the image of the Cyclospora parasite, illustrating exactly what health officials look for under a microscope to confirm a diagnosis.
Oklahoma State Department of Health confirms 56 cyclosporiasis cases, 6 hospitalizations
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