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.
OTHER WORDS FROM microsurgery
mi·cro·sur·gi·cal, adjectiveWords nearby microsurgery
microstethoscope,
microstomatous,
microstomia,
microstress,
microstructure,
microsurgery,
microsuture,
microswitch,
microsyringe,
microteaching,
microtechnology
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 forms of microsurgery
microsurgical, adjectiveMedical 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.
Scientific 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.