xylotomy

[ zahy-lot-uh-mee ]

noun

, plural xy·lot·o·mies.

1. the preparation of transverse, tangential, or radial sections of wood for examination under a microscope.

xylotomy

/ zaɪˈlɒtəmɪ /

noun

1. the preparation of sections of wood for examination by microscope

Derived Forms

• xyˈlotomist, noun

Other Words From

• xy·loto·mist noun