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xylotomy

[zahy-lot-uh-mee]
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noun, plural xy·lot·o·mies.
  1. the preparation of transverse, tangential, or radial sections of wood for examination under a microscope.
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Related formsxy·lot·o·mist, noun
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xylotomy

noun
  1. the preparation of sections of wood for examination by microscope
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Derived Formsxylotomist, noun
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