Microtome Device and Microtomy

This chapter demonstrates the types of microtomes, their uses, and microtomy techniques. The name microtome is derived from Greek micros, meaning “small”, and temnein, meaning “to cut”, a tool used to cut extremely thin slices of specimen or material called sections. These sections are used for various microscopic studies. Thereby, microtome lies in an essential position for studies in micros copy.