Associations to the word «Microtome»

Wiktionary

MICROTOME, noun. A special instrument that produces very thin slices of plant and animal tissues, for later examination by light microscope or electron microscope.
MICROTOME, verb. To cut into sections using a microtome

Dictionary definition

MICROTOME, noun. Scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke