What is a Microtome?
A microtome is a sectioning instrument that allows for the cutting of extremely thin slices of material,
known as sections. Microtomes are an important device in microscopy preparation, allowing for the
preparation of samples for observation under transmitted light or electron radiation.
Microtomes use steel, glass, or diamond blades depending upon the specimen being sliced
and the desired thickness of the sections being cut. Steel blades...