microtome

Meaning

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

Synonyms

chipper

cutter

guillotine

slicer

section cutter

chopping machine

slicer knife

slicing knife

Translations

microtome

microtomo

Mikrotom

micròtom

microtomo

microtoom

Micrótomo

micrótomo

Etymology

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