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