The word 'microfluidizer' refers to a device that allows for the processing of small quantities of fluids at high pressures and velocities. Synonyms for this word include 'microfluidic processor', 'microfluidic homogenizer', and 'microfluidic mixer'. Other similar devices that serve the same purpose and thus can be used as synonyms for the word 'microfluidizer' include microfluidic reactors, microfluidic pumps, microfluidic chips, and microfluidic valves. These devices are increasingly being used in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and chemical engineering to facilitate the efficient and precise manipulation of fluids on a small scale.