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microsurgery

 

[ ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsɜr.dʒər.i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical procedure

Microsurgery is a sophisticated surgical technique that involves the use of a microscope to perform intricate operations on small structures, such as blood vessels and nerves. This precision allows for minimal damage to surrounding tissues, which facilitates faster recovery and improved outcomes for patients. It is commonly employed in reconstructive surgery, trauma surgery, and in the treatment of various conditions affecting the nervous system. Due to its complexity, microsurgery requires extensive training and is performed by specialized surgeons.

Synonyms

delicate surgery, fine surgery, precision surgery

Examples of usage

  • The microsurgery was successful, saving the patient's limb.
  • She decided to specialize in microsurgery after her residency.
  • Microsurgery techniques have advanced significantly in recent years.

Translations

Translations of the word "microsurgery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 microcirurgia

🇮🇳 सूक्ष्म शल्य चिकित्सा

🇩🇪 Mikrochirurgie

🇮🇩 mikrobedah

🇺🇦 мікрохірургія

🇵🇱 mikrochirurgia

🇯🇵 顕微手術

🇫🇷 microchirurgie

🇪🇸 microcirugía

🇹🇷 mikrocerrahi

🇰🇷 미세 수술

🇸🇦 الجراحة المجهرية

🇨🇿 mikrochirurgie

🇸🇰 mikrochirurgia

🇨🇳 显微外科

🇸🇮 mikrokirurgija

🇮🇸 sneiða í smáum

🇰🇿 микрохирургия

🇬🇪 მიკროქირურგია

🇦🇿 mikrocerrahiyyə

🇲🇽 microcirugía

Word origin

The term 'microsurgery' was first introduced in the mid-20th century, reflecting advances in surgical technology and instrumentation. The prefix 'micro-' comes from the Greek 'mikros', meaning small, while 'surgery' originates from the Greek word 'cheirourgia', which means hand work. Initially, microsurgery was developed in response to the need for more precise surgical techniques, particularly in fields like plastic and reconstructive surgery. Over the decades, as technology improved, microsurgical techniques became more refined and widely adopted. Key innovations include the introduction of the operating microscope, specialized instruments, and sutures that allow surgeons to work on structures as small as blood vessels and nerves. Today, microsurgery is an essential component of many surgical disciplines, significantly enhancing patient care and surgical outcomes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,650, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.