microinject

[ mahy-kroh-in-jekt ]

verb (used with object)

, Biology.

1. to inject into a single cell or cell part.

Word History and Origins

Origin of microinject¹

First recorded in 1975–80; micro- + inject

Example Sentences

One scientist told me that before Crispr, he had to microinject roughly a million cells in order to get one perfect mutation.

From New York Times