microtome

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

A special instrument that produces very thin slices of plant and animal tissues, for later examination by light microscope or electron microscope.

Verb

To cut into sections using a microtome

Concepts

microtome

Synonymes

chipper

cutter

guillotine

slicer

section cutter

chopping machine

slicer knife

slicing knife

Traductions

microtomo

Mikrotom

micrótomo

micròtom

microtomo

microtoom

Micrótomo

Étymologie (Anglais)

Could be construed as either micro + -tome (“instrument for cutting”) or micro- + tome.