Microtomenoun
A special instrument that produces very thin slices of plant and animal tissues, for later examination by light microscope or electron microscope.
Microtomeverb
To cut into sections using a microtome
Microtomenoun
An instrument for making very thin sections for microscopical examination.
Microtomenoun
scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination
Microtome
A microtome (from the Greek mikros, meaning , and temnein, meaning ) is a cutting tool used to produce extremely thin slices of material known as sections. Important in science, microtomes are used in microscopy, allowing for the preparation of samples for observation under transmitted light or electron radiation.
Ultramicrotomynoun
microtomy using an ultramicrotome
Ultramicrotomy
Ultramicrotomy is a method for cutting specimens into extremely thin slices, called ultra-thin sections, that can be studied and documented at different magnifications in a transmission electron microscope (TEM). It is used mostly for biological specimens, but sections of plastics and soft metals can also be prepared.