"microtransmitter" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: microtransmitters [plural]
Etymology: micro- + transmitter Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|transmitter}} micro- + transmitter Head templates: {{en-noun}} microtransmitter (plural microtransmitters)
  1. A very small transmitter, such as those used for medical instruments, electronic surveillance, etc.
    Sense id: en-microtransmitter-en-noun-whj-9ESL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with micro-

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1978, Covertaction Information Bulletin - Issues 1-7, page 18",
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          "ref": "2005, Johan Bellemans, Michael D. Ries, Jan Victor, Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Guide To Get Better Performance, page 283",
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          "ref": "2012, A. Ravaglioli, A. Krajewski, Bioceramics: Materials · Properties · Applications, page 287",
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