What is another word for microtome?
Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ɪkɹə͡ʊtˌə͡ʊm] (IPA) 
Microtome is a scientific instrument used by researchers to slice thin sections of biological or material samples for microscopic studies. However, the synonym for this term includes ultramicrotome, which is a device for cutting extremely thin slices of resin-embedded specimens. Another term is cryomicrotome, which cuts frozen sections of samples and helps in preserving their intrinsic structure. Vibratome is another synonym, which utilizes high-frequency vibration to cut the sample section. To some extent, a sledge microtome is a modified version of microtome which is used for large specimens, mainly bones. Furthermore, rotary microtome is also a synonymical device that gives uniform, fine, and thin sections of samples.
