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Microgenetic development in Vygotsky's Socio-cultural theory are changes that occur over relatively brief periods of time, in seconds, minutes, or days, as opposed to larger-scale changes, as conventionally studied in ontogenetic development.

Microgenetic method refers to a Research methodology that looks at developmental change within a single set of individuals over relatively brief periods (days or weeks, usually).

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Microglia are small cells within the CNS that undergo rapid proliferation in response to tissue destruction, migrating toward the site of injured or dead cells, where they act as scavengers and metabolize tissue debris; very small neurons that remove waste materials and microorganisms from the central nervous system

Micrographia means small handwriting which is a common Motor symptom of Parkinson's disease.

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Micronutrient malnutrition is a term used to refer to diseases caused by a dietary deficiency of vitamins or minerals. More than 2 billion people in the world today may be affected by Micronutrient malnutrition.

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Microorganisms, often referred to as microbes, are microscopic living organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. They are typically studied in the fields of microbiology and biology, not psychology.

Microsleep is defined as a brief shift in brain-wave patterns to those of sleep. It refers to short, seconds-long period of sleep that occurs when someone has been deprived of sleep.

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Microsmatic means having a weak sense of smell. Microsmatic often occurs in animals like humans, in which the sense of smell is not crucial for survival.