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microsurgeryor micromanipulationSurgical technique for operating on minute structures, with specialized, tiny precision instruments under observation through a microscope, sometimes equipped with cameras to show the operation on a monitor. Microsurgery permits operations that were once impossible—surgery on the delicate bones of the inner and middle ear, reattachment of severed limbs or digits, repair of the retina, and removal of tumours intricately embedded in vital structures. micromanipulation [¦mī·krō·mə‚nip·yə′lā·shən] (biology) The techniques and practice of microdissection, microvivisection, microisolation, and microinjection. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Production of monozygotic (identical) horse twins by embryo micromanipulation. Micromanipulation may eventually play a role in biological research--perhaps for moving and sorting cells, Donald says. Electroejaculation in combination with in vitro fertilization and gamete micromanipulation for treatment of anejaculatory male infertility. |
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