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The document discusses different types of microtomes used to cut thin sections of tissue for microscopic examination, including sliding microtomes, rotary microtomes, rocking microtomes, freezing microtomes, and ultrathin microtomes. All microtomes work on the principle of precisely moving a tissue block towards a knife using a ratchet feed wheel and micrometer screw to obtain uniformly thin sections. The rotary microtome is the most common type used for cutting paraffin-embedded tissues. Proper care and ma

Author
Kenneth Jake Batiduan
Language
EN