microtomy
noun
mi·crot·o·my
mī-ˈkrät-ə-mē 
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 26 Jul. 2025.
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