microtool en · NOUN
Etymology
From micro- + tool.
Meanings
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A tool of microscopic size, such as is used in medical or technical applications
Most microtools for use in medical applications are operated by tethers of some kind.
2009 January 13, Henry Fountain, “A Microscopic Tool Inspired by the Human Hand”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microtools | Number=Plur | lexicographic |