microtomy

[ mahy-krot-uh-mee ]

noun

, plural mi·crot·o·mies.

1. the cutting of very thin sections with the microtome.

microtomy

/ maɪˈkrɒtəmɪ; ˌmaɪkrəʊˈtɒmɪk /

noun

1. the cutting of sections with a microtome

Derived Forms

• miˈcrotomist, noun
• microtomic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of microtomy¹

micro- + -tomy