microtomy

Meanings

• noun

  The act or process of making thin sections of specimens for microscopic examination.

  - "The biologist performed a microtomy on the sample for further analysis."
  - "Microtomy is a crucial step in preparing specimens for histological studies."

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Variants

List of all variants of microtomy that leads to same result
microtome , microtomes

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek words 'mikros' (small) and 'tomē' (cutting).

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Trivia

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1. Microtomy was first performed using a simple blade and a glass slide.

2. The invention of the microtome significantly advanced the field of histology.

3. Some microtomes can cut sections as thin as 0.1 micrometers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Histology: The branch of biology that deals with the study of the microscopic structure of tissues.

2. Histological section: A thin slice of tissue prepared for microscopic examination.

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Culture

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Microtomy is an essential technique in various fields such as histology, geology, and materials science.

How to Memorize "microtomy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of cutting a thin section using a microtome.
   - Imagine the sample being sliced into thin sections.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the process of preparing samples for microscopic examination.
   - Connect microtomy with the field of histology.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Micro means small, and tomy means cut.'
   - Remember that microtomy is the process of making small cuts.

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