Macroscopic
(adjective)
- Visible to the naked eye, as opposed to microscopic.
- Relating to objects or phenomena that can be observed without the aid of a microscope or other magnification device.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from macro- "large" + -scopic (from greek skopein "to look at").
Examples:
- The macroscopic structure of the brain can be studied through imaging techniques such as MRI.
- Macroscopic features of the rock can be observed by the naked eye.
- The macroscopic anatomy of the lungs can be seen during a chest X-ray.
- The macroscopic level of organization of living organisms is divided into cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
- Macroscopic features of the rock can be observed by the naked eye, unlike its microscopic features.