Meaning & use
microsurgery
Surgery performed on very small structures using a microscope and specialized precision instruments.
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Doctors performed delicate microsurgery to reattach the patient's severed finger.
Modern microsurgery techniques let surgeons repair tiny blood vessels and nerves.
A note on using this word
Microsurgery is common in fields such as reconstructive, eye, and nerve surgery, where precision is essential.
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