• Microtome

    Origin

    Could be construed as either micro + -tome or - + tome.

    Full definition of microtome

    Noun

    microtome

    (plural microtomes)
    1. A special instrument that produces very thin slices of plant and animal tissues, for later examination by light microscope or electron microscope.

    Verb

    1. To cut into sections using a microtome
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