Laser microtome

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Laser Microtome

Laser microtome (pronunciation: /ˈleɪzər/ /ˌmaɪkrəˈtoʊmi/) is a scientific instrument used in histology and pathology to cut extremely thin slices of material, known as sections.

Etymology

The term 'laser microtome' is derived from two words. 'Laser' is an acronym for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation", and 'microtome' comes from the Greek words 'micros' meaning small, and 'temnein' meaning to cut.

Function

A laser microtome uses a focused laser beam to ablate material from a sample. This allows for the creation of extremely thin sections, often used in biomedical research and diagnostics. The precision of the laser allows for sections to be cut at a thickness that is not achievable with traditional microtome methods.

Related Terms

  • Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
  • Pathology: The study of disease, its causes, processes, development, and consequences.
  • Laser: A device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation.
  • Microtome: An instrument used to cut extremely thin slices of material, known as sections.
  • Biomedical research: The application of the natural sciences, especially the biological and physiological sciences, to clinical medicine.
  • Diagnostics: The discipline of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.

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