Microprobe
[mahy-kruh-prohb] /ˈmaɪ krəˌproʊb/
noun
1.
Chemistry, Spectroscopy. a device used to excite radiation by a material in order to determine chemical or elemental composition from the emission spectrum produced.
2.
Surgery. a miniature for use in microsurgery.
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