Microdissection refers to the process of selectively isolating and removing a small section of tissue or cell sample under a microscope. There are several synonyms for the term microdissection, including microsurgery, microtomy, and micromanipulation. Microsurgery is the precise surgical removal of small tissue samples for laboratory analysis. Microtomy involves the slicing of tissue samples into thin sections for microscopic examination. Micromanipulation refers to the use of precise tools and techniques to manipulate small samples under a microscope. These terms are frequently used in research and medical fields to describe the intricate processes involved in the isolation and analysis of small tissue samples.