Laboratory Procedure
microdissection
mi·cro·dis·sec·tion [ mahy-kroh-di-sek-shuhn ]
Subclass of:
Histocytological Preparation Techniques; Micromanipulation; Tissue Dissection
Definitions related to microdissection:
  • A laboratory method in which the tissue from a histology slide is dissected under a microscope to procure specific cells or cell populations.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The performance of dissections with the aid of a microscope.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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