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The '''micrometre''' is a commonly used length measure in microscopy. It is abbreviated '''μm'''. | The '''micrometre''' is a commonly used length measure in [[microscopy]]. It is abbreviated '''μm''' and derived from the metre, the metric base unit for length. | ||
A [[red blood cell]] is approximately 8 micrometres in diameter.<ref>URL: [http://www.wisegeek.com/how-large-is-a-micrometer.htm http://www.wisegeek.com/how-large-is-a-micrometer.htm]. Accessed on: 17 January 2011.</ref> | A [[red blood cell]] is approximately 8 micrometres in diameter.<ref>URL: [http://www.wisegeek.com/how-large-is-a-micrometer.htm http://www.wisegeek.com/how-large-is-a-micrometer.htm]. Accessed on: 17 January 2011.</ref> | ||