Dictionary
mi•cro•probe
Pronunciation: (mī'kru-prōb"), [key]—
n.
1. Chem., Spectroscopy. a device used to excite radiation by a material in order to determine chemical or elemental composition from the emission spectrum produced.
2. Surg.a miniature probe for use in microsurgery.
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