Microcosm

mi'kro-kozm, w. A little world: a miniature society, or institution; hence, man, supposed to be an epitome of the universe or great world. — Microm'eter, n. An instrument, used with a telescope or microscope, for measuring very small distances, or the apparent diameters of objects which subtend very small angles. — Mi'croscope, -skop. n. An optical instrument, consisting of a lens, or combination of lenses, for examining objects too minute to be viewed by the naked eye. — Microscopic, -ical, a. Made by aid of a microscope; resembling a microscope; capable of seeing very minute objects; visible only by aid of a microscope.— Micros'copy, -ko-pY, n. Use of, or investigations with, the microscope.