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Definition of Microtomy

1. n. The art of using the microtome; investigation carried on with the microtome.

Definition of Microtomy

1. Noun. The preparation of very thin slices of animal or plant tissues by means of a microtome. ¹

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Definition of Microtomy

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Medical Definition of Microtomy

1. The technique of using a microtome to cut thin or ultrathin sections of tissues embedded in a supporting substance. The microtome is an instrument that hold a steel, glass or diamond knife in clamps at an angle to the blocks of prepared tissues, which it cuts in sections of equal thickness. (12 Dec 1998)

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