| microscopical | 1. Of extremely small size, visible only by the aid of the microscope. 2. Pertaining or relating to a microscope or to microscopy. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| microscopically | By the microscope; with minute inspection; in a microscopic manner. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| microscopically controlled surgery | Minimally invasive surgery, operative procedure performed in a manner derived to result in the smallest possible incision or no incision at all; includes laparoscopic, laparoscopically assisted, thoracoscopic, and endoscopic surgical procedures. Synonym: Mohs' chemosurgery. (05 Mar 2000) |
| base microscopical | <microscopy> The microscope's supporting structure such as the horseshoe type. Heavier bases, some containing the entire illuminating system, began to appear after World War II. (05 Aug 1998) |
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