microdissection
/ˌmaɪkroʊdɪˈsɛkʃən/
noun
- A technique used to separate or remove very small parts of a sample, such as cells or tissues, often under a microscope.
- The lab technician performed a microdissection to study the structure of the nerve cells.
- Laser microdissection allows researchers to cut out specific areas of a tissue sample.
- Scientists use microdissection to isolate single cells for genetic analysis.