microtomy

[ mahy-krot-uh-mee ]
/ maɪˈkrɒt ə mi /

noun, plural mi·crot·o·mies.

the cutting of very thin sections with the microtome.

Origin of microtomy

British Dictionary definitions for microtomy

microtomy
/ (maɪˈkrɒtəmɪ) /

noun plural -mies

the cutting of sections with a microtome

Derived forms of microtomy

microtomic (ˌmaɪkrəʊˈtɒmɪk) or microtomical, adjective microtomist, noun

Medical definitions for microtomy

microtomy
[ mī-krŏtə-mē ]

n.

The preparation of specimens with a microtome. histotomy

Other words from microtomy

mi′cro•tomic (mī′krə-tŏmĭk) adj.