microtome

About 0.16 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A special instrument that produces very thin slices of plant and animal tissues, for later examination by light microscope or electron microscope.
2. verb To cut into sections using a microtome

Similar words

microtomy ultramicrotome microslicer histomicrotome ultratome microdissection minislice microdissector cryomicrotome microtomograph

Often followed by

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Word family

microtomes