Microtome

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounA special instrument that produces very thin slices of plant and animal tissues, for later examination by light microscope or electron microscope.

2.verbTo cut into sections using a microtome

Synonyms

microtomy ultramicrotome microslicer histomicrotome ultratome microdissection minislice microdissector cryomicrotome microtomograph microtomographer microscope

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