micrurgy
/ (ˈmaɪkrɜːdʒɪ) /
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noun
biology the manipulation and examination of single cells under a microscope
dissection under a microscope
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Word Origin for micrurgy
C20: from micro- + Greek -ourgia work
Words nearby micrurgy
microwaves, microwave spectroscopy, microwave spectrum, microwriter, microzoon, micrurgy, micturate, micturition, mid, midafternoon, midair
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