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Definition of Microcosm
1. Noun. A miniature model of something.
Definition of Microcosm
1. n. A little world; a miniature universe. Hence (so called by Paracelsus), a man, as a supposed epitome of the exterior universe or great world. Opposed to macrocosm.
Definition of Microcosm
1. Noun. Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature. (defdate from 15th c.) ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) The human body; a person. (defdate 17th-19th c.) ¹
3. Noun. A smaller system which is seen as representative (term of) a larger one. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
4. Noun. (ecology) A small natural ecosystem; an artificial ecosystem set up as an experimental model. (defdate from 19th c.) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Microcosm
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Medical Definition of Microcosm
1. A little world; a miniature universe. Hence (so called by Paracelsus), a man, as a supposed epitome of the exterior universe or great world. Opposed to macrocosm. Origin: F. Microcosme, L. Microcosmus, fr. Gr. Small + the world. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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