English Explanatory Dictionary

microtomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The preparation of very thin slices of animal or plant tissue by means of a microtome.

Word forms

microtomy microtomies

Etymology

From micro- + -tomy.

Derived words

cryomicrotome cryomicrotomy microtomic microtomist ultramicrotomy
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