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microdissection

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[mahy-kroh-di-sek-shuhn] / ˌmaɪ kroʊ dɪˈsɛk ʃən /

noun

  1. dissection performed under a microscope.


Etymology

Origin of microdissection

First recorded in 1910–15; micro- + dissection

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The researchers further investigated eight of the samples via 3D-guided microdissection and DNA sequencing of specific PanINs.

From Science Daily Jun. 18, 2024

Dr. Shtanko and her team plan to try to find answers using advanced technologies such laser microdissection, mass spectrometry and low-abundance RNA sequencing.

From Science Daily Dec. 18, 2023

They used laser capture microdissection to isolate 1,182 samples, which were then analysed by whole genome or exome sequencing4.

From Science Daily Oct. 26, 2023

She used microdissection of cadavers and magnetic resonance imaging of living women to reveal what only a few brave anatomists had ever dared to point out.

From Scientific American Mar. 4, 2020

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