Microhook

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A microscale hook.

    "The four sliding clamps carry microhooks which protrude from the capsule by 400–600 μm."

Example

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"The four sliding clamps carry microhooks which protrude from the capsule by 400–600 μm."

Etymology

From micro- + hook.

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