microtome

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Synonyms: microsome, microtomy, microtone, macrotome, microstome, macrodome, microtape, microtine, microcode, micropore, microzyme

Antonyms: microsome, microtomy, microtone, macrotome, microstome, macrodome, microtape, microtine, microcode, micropore, microzyme

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Noun

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

Verb

1. To [[cut]] into [[section]]s using a microtome

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