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microsurgery
[ mahy-kroh-sur-juh-ree, mahy-kroh-sur- ]
noun
- any of various surgical procedures performed under magnification and with small specialized instruments, permitting very delicate operations, as the reconnection of severed blood vessels and nerves.
microsurgery
/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈsɜːdʒərɪ /
noun
- intricate surgery performed on cells, tissues, etc, using a specially designed operating microscope and miniature precision instruments
microsurgery
/ mī′krō-sûr′jə-rē /
- Surgery on tiny body structures or cells that is performed with the aid of a microscope and other specialized instruments, such as a laser.
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Derived Forms
- ˌmicroˈsurgical, adjective
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Other Words From
- micro·surgi·cal adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of microsurgery1
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Example Sentences
She had worked with chick embryos, with mice, and with microsurgery, and she had observed detailed nerve and muscle anatomy.
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