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microdissection

n. A dissection using a microscope and very fine instruments

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Microdissection

Microdissection refers to a variety of techniques where a microscope is used to assist in dissection.

Different kinds of techniques involve microdissection:

  • Chromosome microdissection — use of fine glass needle under a microscope to remove a portion from a complete chromosome
  • Laser microdissection — use of a laser through a microscope to dissect selected cells
  • Laser capture microdissection — use of a laser through a microscope to cause selected cells to adhere to a film.

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Usage examples of "microdissection".

Lyons was a crackpot with a plausible line of chatter, enough of a technique at microdissection to compel respect, and a real and commendable eagerness to explore his idea right down to the bottom.

One of these was sacrificed to microdissection, to verify that the chromosomes held no abnormalities.