A colorless, flammable alcohol, CH₃OH, used as a solvent and fuel, also known as wood alcohol.

Major histocompatibility complex, a group of molecules that play a key role in immune system function by presenting antigens to immune cells.

Minimal inhibitory concentration, the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial agent that inhibits the growth of a microorganism.

Small rodents of the genus Mus, commonly used in research as laboratory animals.

An aggregate of surfactant molecules in a solution, formed when the hydrophobic tails of the molecules cluster together and the hydrophilic heads face outward.

A microscopic organism, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

Relating to or caused by microbes, which are microscopic organisms.

The branch of science concerned with the study of microorganisms, including their physiology, behavior, and role in disease.

A small, membrane-bound organelle within a cell, such as peroxisomes or glyoxysomes, involved in metabolic processes.

A condition characterized by an abnormally small head, often associated with developmental disorders.