microtechnique

/ˈmaɪkroʊˌtɛkˈnik/
noun
  1. A method or procedure used to work with very small objects or samples, often in science or manufacturing.
    • This microtechnique allows engineers to assemble tiny gears for watches.
    • Learning the microtechnique of pipetting is essential for lab work with small volumes.
    • The biologist used a microtechnique to inject a single cell with a fluorescent dye.