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microsurgery Definition

micro·sur·gery (-sʉr′jər ē)

noun

surgery performed while viewing through a microscope and using minute instruments or laser beams

microsurgery Related Forms
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.