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Microtome

Noun:

1. A laboratory instrument used to cut extremely thin slices of tissues or other materials for microscopic examination.

Sample sentence: The scientist used a microtome to obtain thin sections of the tissue samples for further analysis.

2. A device equipped with a rotating blade used in histology and pathology laboratories.

Sample sentence: The technician adjusted the microtome to the desired thickness before beginning the tissue sectioning process.

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