microplate

microplate

(mī'krō-plāt), A very small plate that is attached with screws to facial fracture fragments to realign and stabilize them.

microplate

(mī′krŏ-plāt″) [ micro- + plate] 1. An anchoring device to hold tissues together or to hold implants placed during neurosurgery.2. A stimulatory electrode device implanted in the brain.