Microdissection

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A dissection using a microscope and very fine instruments.

    "Dr. O’Connell set out to investigate the full anatomy of the clitoris using microdissection and magnetic resonance imaging."

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"Dr. O’Connell set out to investigate the full anatomy of the clitoris using microdissection and magnetic resonance imaging."

Etymology

From micro- + dissection.

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