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Definition of Operating microscope

1. Noun. Binocular microscope used in surgery to provide a clear view of small and inaccessible parts of the body (as in microsurgery).

Medical Definition of Operating microscope

1. A binocular microscope used to obtain good visualization of fine structures in the operating field; in the standing type of microscope, a motorised zoom lens system operated by hand or foot controls provides an adjustable working distance; in headborne models, interchangeable oculars provide the magnification needed. Synonym: operating microscope. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Operating Microscope

Literary usage of Operating microscope

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Operative Gynecologic Laparoscopy: Principles and Techniques by Camran Nezhat (2000)
"When it is used in a laparotomy, the CO2 laser is delivered with a hand-held probe or is attached to the operating microscope. The former method has the ..."

2. Management of Cancer Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"By use of an operating microscope, a midline incision is made and the spinal cord is divided vertically (Gildenberg, 1984). ..."

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