mi·crot·o·my
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plural microtomies
Medical Definition of microtomy
: 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 18 May. 2021.
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