microtome

/ˌmaɪkrəˈtoʊm/
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Other forms: microtomes

Definitions of microtome
  1. noun
    scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination
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    type of:
    scientific instrument
    an instrument used by scientists
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