\Mi`cro*pho"to*graph\, n. [Micro- + photograph.] 1. A microscopically small photograph of a picture, writing, printed page, etc. 2. An enlarged representation of a microscopic object, produced by throwing upon a sensitive plate the magnified image of an object formed by a microscope or other suitable combination of lenses. Note: A picture of this kind is preferably called a photomicrograph.