Microsurgery
(noun)
A surgical procedure that uses specialized techniques and equipment, such as microscopes and tiny instruments, to repair or reconstruct small structures, such as blood vessels, nerves, or bones.
Origin:
Compound word formed by micro + surgery, meaning a surgical procedure using specialized techniques and equipment.
Examples:
- The patient underwent microsurgery to repair a damaged nerve in their hand.
- The microsurgery was successful and the patient regained feeling in their hand.
- The microsurgeon was highly skilled and able to repair the tiny blood vessels.
- Microsurgery is often used in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- The microsurgery technique allowed the surgeon to repair the damage with minimal invasion.