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microorganism  listen  (MY-kroh-OR-guh-NIH-zum)

  An organism that can be seen only through a microscope. Microorganisms include bacteria, protozoa, algae, and fungi. Although viruses are not considered living organisms, they are sometimes classified as microorganisms.