Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Microtomy

The technique of using a microtome to cut thin or ultrathin sections of tissues embedded in a supporting substance. The microtome is an instrument that hold a steel, glass or diamond knife in clamps at an angle to the blocks of prepared tissues, which it cuts in sections of equal thickness.

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Abstract

The technique of using a microtome to cut thin or ultrathin sections of tissues embedded in a supporting substance. The microtome is an instrument that hold a steel, glass or diamond knife in clamps at an angle to the blocks of prepared tissues, which it cuts in sections of equal thickness.

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  • Thin Sectioning
  • Sectioning, Thin
  • Sectionings, Thin
  • Thin Sectionings
  • Ultramicrotomy

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Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E01w.370.225.500.620.530
  2. E01w.370.225.750.600.530
  3. E05.200.500.620.530
  4. E05.200.750.600.530

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QY 95

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Microtomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008867. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008867
  2. Microtomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73522388