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An '''An Operatingoperating microscope''' is an [[optical]] [[microscope]] specifically designed to be used in a [[surgical]] setting, typically to perform [[microsurgery]].

Design features of an operating microscope are: magnification typically in the range from 4x-40x, components that are easy to [[Sterilization (microbiology)|sterilize]] or [[disinfect]] in order to ensure [[cross-infection control]].