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microtome [′mī·krə‚tōm] (engineering) An instrument for cutting thin sections of tissues or other materials for microscopical examination. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Instrumentation: Microscopes, measuring equipment, microphotographic equipment, microtomes Biologists have long used diamond blades, known as microtomes, to section flash-frozen cells into thin slices in preparation for microscopic scrutiny. One explanation may be that the large C/Fe conglomerate formation underwent a fracturing process associated with the cutting effect by the microtome blade. |
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