microsurgery
microsurgery
Definition
micro·sur·gery (-sʉr′jər ē)
noun
surgery performed while viewing through a microscope and using minute instruments or laser beams
mi′cro·sur′·gi·cal adjective
microsurgery
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: We have used laser microsurgery to dissect single cells to gain access to the plasma membrane for patch clamp recording.
Adjective modifier
- gynecological: In 1970 he joined the Hammersmith Hospital as a Registrar and became involved in research and development in gynecological microsurgery.
Modifies a noun
- application: In the light of its previous discussions about microsurgery applications the Committee agreed to recommend that the application should be approved.
- training: The Chairman clarified that the Home Office routinely referred license applications for microsurgery training to the APC.
- course: The Chief Inspector believed that there was sufficient demand for microsurgery courses nationally to justify allowing the application.
Noun used with modifier
- laser: We have used laser microsurgery to dissect single cells to gain access to the plasma membrane for patch clamp recording.
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