what are the types and uses of microtome
A microtome is a specialized precision cutting instrument , which accurately and repeatedly slices sections from a block of embedded tissue
A microtome (from the Greek mikros, meaning “small”, and temnein, meaning “to cut”) is a tool used to cut extremely thin slices of material, known as sections.
types
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A microtome is a specialized precision cutting instrument , which accurately and repeatedly slices sections from a block of embedded tissue. Different kinds of microtomes are used to section paraffin and plastic embedded tissues.
Types
- hand microtome
- rotational microtome
- sledge microtome
- cryostat (freezing microtome)
- ultramicrotome
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