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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.
Category:Microscopy
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.