vi thao tác
Definition
Noun:
- Micromanipulation: A precise technique or process of manipulating extremely small objects, often under a microscope, using specialized instruments. This is common in fields like biology (e.g., handling cells) and microengineering.
Noun (as part of a compound term):
- Micromanipulator: A device or instrument used for performing micromanipulation. It allows for fine, controlled movements at a microscopic scale.
Usage Examples
Noun (Technique):
- Kỹ thuật vi thao tác là cần thiết cho thụ tinh trong ống nghiệm. (The micromanipulation technique is necessary for in vitro fertilization.)
- Họ sử dụng vi thao tác để tiêm DNA vào tế bào. (They use micromanipulation to inject DNA into a cell.)
Noun (Instrument):
- Phòng thí nghiệm mới mua một máy vi thao tác. (The laboratory just bought a micromanipulator.)
- Nhờ có vi thao tác, thao tác với vi mạch trở nên dễ dàng hơn. (Thanks to the micromanipulator, working with microchips becomes easier.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is highly technical and is primarily used in scientific, medical, and engineering contexts. It implies a high degree of precision and miniaturization.
Variants and Related Words
- Vi thao tác học (n): Micromanipulation (as a field of study or technique).
- Thao tác vi mô (n): A less common synonym meaning "micro-operation" or "micro-scale manipulation."
Synonyms
- Micro-handling: The manipulation of microscopic objects.
- Micro-scale manipulation: Manipulation performed at a very small scale.
Notes
- "Vi thao tác" is a compound noun where "vi" means "micro-" and "thao tác" means "operation" or "manipulation." It is almost always used as a single technical term.
- In context, it can refer to the technique itself or the instrument used, with the meaning usually clear from accompanying words (e.g., = technique, = machine/instrument).