Ultramicrotome

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A microtome that cuts extremely thin slices of tissue, especially for use in electron microscopy.
Verb
  1. 1
    To cut into sections by means of an ultramicrotome

Etymology

From ultra- + microtome.

Related phrases

electron microscopy

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