A Beginner's Guide to Microtomes: What They Are and How They Work?
| Microtomes |
A microtome is a lab tool used to slice or cut extremely thin objects, including tissues or cells, for microscopic study. Histology, pathology, and biological research all make extensive use of microtomes. They are also employed in the production of microscope slides, which are used to examine tissue samples up close under a microscope.
A microtome's primary function is to slice materials into uniformly thin pieces for microscopic inspection. This is done by controlling the movement of a highly sharp blade or knife over the specimen while it is being held ...