mi·cro·po·rous
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Medical Definition of microporous
: characterized by very small pores or channels with diameters in the micron or nanometer range
a cell monolayer grown on a microporous substrate
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“Microporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/microporous. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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