micromanipulation
noun
mi·cro·ma·nip·u·la·tion
ˌmī-krō-mə-ˌni-pyə-ˈlā-shən 
: the technique or practice of manipulating cells or tissues
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In that short moment, countless micromanipulations instantly and seamlessly coordinated to complete the task.
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 July 2021
The paper, published in Advanced Materials, describes spermbots' potential future use for micromanipulation, like drilling itty bitty holes in tissues inside the body, or fixing cancer cells.
—Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2013
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 July 2021
The paper, published in Advanced Materials, describes spermbots' potential future use for micromanipulation, like drilling itty bitty holes in tissues inside the body, or fixing cancer cells.
—Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2013
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micromanipulation
noun
mi·cro·ma·nip·u·la·tion
ˌmī-krō-mə-ˌnip-yə-ˈlā-shən
: the technique or practice of manipulating cells or tissues (as by microdissection or microinjection)
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