microsurgery
[ mahy-kroh-sur-juh-ree, mahy-kroh-sur- ]
/ ˈmaɪ kroʊˌsɜr dʒə ri, ˌmaɪ kroʊˈsɜr- /
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.
Nearby words
microstethoscope, microstomatous, microstomia, microstress, microstructure, microsurgery, microsuture, microswitch, microsyringe, microteaching, microtechnology
Related formsmi·cro·sur·gi·cal, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for microsurgery
microsurgery
/ (ˌmaɪkrəʊˈsɜːdʒərɪ) /
noun
intricate surgery performed on cells, tissues, etc, using a specially designed operating microscope and miniature precision instruments
Derived Formsmicrosurgical, adjective
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Medicine definitions for microsurgery
microsurgery
[ mī′krō-sûr′jə-rē ]
n.
Surgery on minute body structures or cells performed with the aid of a microscope and other specialized instruments, such as a micromanipulator.
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Science definitions for microsurgery
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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