microdissection

noun

mi·​cro·​dis·​sec·​tion ˌmī-krō-di-ˈsek-shən 

-dī-

: dissection under the microscope

specifically : dissection of cells and tissues by means of fine needles that are precisely manipulated by levers

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

microdissection

noun

mi·​cro·​dis·​sec·​tion ˌmī-krō-dis-ˈek-shən, -dī-ˈsek- 

: dissection under the microscope

specifically : dissection of cells and tissues by means of fine needles that are precisely manipulated by levers

microdissected

-təd 

adjective