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

Rhymes for microdissection

• interconnection
• microinjection
• superinfection
• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection

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