microtome (Meaning)

Wordnet

microtome (n)

scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination

Webster

microtome (n.)

An instrument for making very thin sections for microscopical examination.

Synonyms & Antonyms of microtome

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microtome Sentence Examples

  1. The microtome's precise blade produced thin tissue sections for microscopic examination.
  2. The laboratory technician utilized the microtome to create ultra-thin sections of the specimen.
  3. The microtome's cryostat attachment froze the tissue, allowing for more delicate sectioning.
  4. The tissue block was carefully embedded in paraffin before being placed in the microtome.
  5. The researcher used a motorized microtome for automated sectioning of large tissue samples.
  6. The vibrating microtome produced ultra-thin sections to optimize immunohistochemical staining.
  7. The rotary microtome's circular motion enabled the creation of continuous sections.
  8. The frozen microtome provided frozen sections for rapid diagnostic purposes.
  9. The microtome's digital readout ensured precise section thickness control.
  10. The integrated microtome and imaging system facilitated seamless tissue preparation and analysis.

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scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examinationAn instrument for making very thin sections for microscopical examination.

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The microtome's precise blade produced thin tissue sections for microscopic examination.

The laboratory technician utilized the microtome to create ultra-thin sections of the specimen.

The microtome's cryostat attachment froze the tissue, allowing for more delicate sectioning.

The tissue block was carefully embedded in paraffin before being placed in the microtome.