THIN SECTIONING
\θˈɪn sˈɛkʃənɪŋ], \θˈɪn sˈɛkʃənɪŋ], \θ_ˈɪ_n s_ˈɛ_k_ʃ_ə_n_ɪ_ŋ]\
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The technique of using a microtome to cut thin or ultrathin sections of tissues embedded in a supporting substance. The microtome is an instrument that hold a steel, glass or diamond knife in clamps at an angle to the blocks of prepared tissues, which it cuts in sections of equal thickness.
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