MICROTOME

microtome

(noun) scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

microtome (plural microtomes)

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

Verb

microtome (third-person singular simple present microtomes, present participle microtoming, simple past and past participle microtomed)

To cut into sections using a microtome

Source: Wiktionary


Mi"cro*tome, n. Etym: [Micro- + Gr.

Definition: An instrument for making very thin sections for microscopical examination.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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