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Record 1 2024-12-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Equipment
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • Cytology
  • Histology
CONT

A microtome is a device used to cut very thin slices of tissue, called sections, for examination under a microscope. It typically uses a sharp, stationary blade to cut the tissue, and the thickness of the sections can be adjusted by changing the blade or adjusting the settings on the microtome.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Cytologie
  • Histologie
CONT

Un petit fragment d'organe, de muscle ou de peau est prélevé, inclus dans de la paraffine, puis découpé par un microtome en très fines lamelles dont l'épaisseur s'évalue en microns.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Material y equipo (Investigación científica)
  • Instrumental médico
  • Citología
  • Histología
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