ultramicrotomy
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Ultramicrotomy — is a method for preparing a sample, often tissue embedded in resin, for examination in a transmission electron microscope (TEM). The sample block is first trimmed to create a block face 1 mm by 1 mm in size. Thick sections (1 μm) are taken to be… … Wikipedia
ultramicrotomy — noun see ultramicrotome * * * ultramicrotomy / otˈə mi/ noun • • • Main Entry: ↑ultramicrotome … Useful english dictionary
ultramicrotomy — noun see ultramicrotome … New Collegiate Dictionary
ultramicrotomy — The cutting of ultrathin sections for electron microscopy by use of an ultramicrotome … Medical dictionary
ultramicrotomy — ul·tra·microtomy … English syllables
Diamond knife — File:DiamondKnife.jpg Finished diamond knife in wooden case A diamond knife is a very sharp knife whose blade is made from diamond. The cost is very high; diamond knives are used for scientific applications where an extremely sharp and long… … Wikipedia
Microtome — A microtome used in microscopy. A microtome (from the Greek mikros, meaning small , and temnein, meaning to cut ) is a sectioning instrument that allows for the cutting of extremely thin slices of material, known as sections. Microtomes are an… … Wikipedia
ultramicrotome — noun Date: 1946 a microtome for cutting extremely thin sections for electron microscopy • ultramicrotomy noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
Transmission electron microscopy — A TEM image of the polio virus. The polio virus is 30 nm in size.[1] Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is a microscopy technique whereby a beam of electrons is transmitted through an ultra thin specimen, interacting with the specimen as it… … Wikipedia
