microtomy

noun

mi·​crot·​o·​my mī-ˈkrät-ə-mē How to pronounce microtomy (audio)
plural microtomies
: the technique of using the microtome or of preparing with its aid objects for microscopic study

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“Microtomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/microtomy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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