operating microscope
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5.3
- noun
- /ˈɑːpəˌreɪtɪŋ ˈmaɪkrəˌskoʊp/
- Specialized
:
microscopio quirúrgico
- During the surgery, the operating microscope provided a clear image of the patient's internal structures.
- magnification of the operating microscope
Examples
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We have found that neither loupe magnification nor an operating microscope is helpful.
Academic text (2004) -
With the operating microscope and drill, a complete mastoidectomy is performed.
Academic text (1996) -
In other cases, we use an operating microscope.
Academic text (2008) -
The operating microscope is used throughout the procedure.
Academic text (1998) -
I don't have an operating microscope or some of the instruments I use.
Fiction book (2000) -
They had a double operating microscope, so I could watch Harrison work part of the time.
Fiction book (1994) -
Also, the clarity of the image of the rigid endoscope is nearly equal to that of the operating microscope.
Academic text (2006) -
Verification is made with 10x or 16x magnification (operating microscope).
Academic text (1998) -
Unfortunately, most primary care physicians do not have an operating head on their otoscope, much less an operating microscope and a suction, so most are not equipped to thoroughly debride an ear.
Academic text (2006) -
A micromanipulator situated on the operating microscope projects the beam with a narrow angle of convergence/divergence, whereas the probe has a beam with an angle of divergence of about 13 degrees.
Academic text (1996)
Synonyms
102
3.6
A tool that makes very small things look much larger to see details
A microscope with two eyepieces for looking with both eyes
Antonyms
How Magnified
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'operating' (used in surgery) modifies 'microscope' (a magnifying device), so the meaning — a microscope used during operations — is directly derivable from the parts. This participle+ noun pattern is common in English and across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Operating microscope is a literal name: operating means 'surgery' and microscope is a tool that makes very small things look bigger. That's why the phrase means a microscope made to be used during 'surgery' so a surgeon can see tiny parts clearly.