microinject
/ˈmaɪkroʊɪnˌdʒɛkt/
verb
- To inject a very small amount of a substance into a cell, egg, or tiny organism using a special needle under a microscope.
- Scientists microinject DNA into fertilized eggs to study genetic changes.
- The lab technician learned how to microinject fluorescent dye into individual cells.
- Researchers microinject drugs directly into neurons to observe their effects.