Noun: microenvironment 'mI-krow-en'vI-ru-munt
- The immediate small-scale surroundings of an organism, cell, or specific area, including local conditions that influence behaviour, growth, or function
"Cancer cells can alter their microenvironment to promote tumour growth"; "The company's microenvironment shaped its marketing strategy"
Derived forms: microenvironments
Encyclopedia: Microenvironment