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A method of repairing joint cartilage in which small holes are drilled into the bones surrounding the joint to stimulate the growth of replacement cartilage. Recovery and rehabilitation from the surgery are protracted.  

A small defect in the formation of the orbicularis oris muscle without a corresponding cleft in the palate.  

An incomplete or minor expression of a trait or illness.  

A film containing a greatly reduced photoimage of printed or graphic matter. In certain instances, a compact film format is employed for the purpose of efficient space utilization in record-keeping tasks. This miniature film, often recorded on 35 mm photographic film, offers a convenient solution for storing information while minimizing the physical footprint required.  

A sheet of microfilm that enables a large number of library data and medical records to be stored in a small space.  

In a specific location, the animal life that is microscopic in size.  

A microunit of electrical capacity; one millionth of a farad.  

The environment at the microscopic or cellular level.  

A tiny embolus, made up of small clumps of platelets, fat, tumor cells, or intravascular debris.  

Electrophoresis of minute quantities of a solution.