microsphere

/ˈmaɪkrəˌsfɪr/
noun
  1. A very small, round particle, often used in science, medicine, or manufacturing.
    • Doctors use microspheres to deliver medicine directly to tumors.
    • Scientists inject microspheres into the bloodstream to study blood flow.
    • The paint contains tiny microspheres that make it more reflective.
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