Macroscopic (adjective)

  1. Visible to the naked eye, as opposed to microscopic.
  2. 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:

  1. The macroscopic structure of the brain can be studied through imaging techniques such as MRI.
  2. Macroscopic features of the rock can be observed by the naked eye.
  3. The macroscopic anatomy of the lungs can be seen during a chest X-ray.
  4. The macroscopic level of organization of living organisms is divided into cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
  5. Macroscopic features of the rock can be observed by the naked eye, unlike its microscopic features.
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