microdissection
Microscopic tissue separation
Microdissection is the precise cutting and separation of tissue, cells, or other structures under a microscope.
The technique allows researchers to isolate specific regions—even individual cells—from surrounding material for analysis: Laser capture microdissection enabled them to extract tumor cells without contaminating healthy tissue.
The term applies broadly to any fine dissection requiring magnification.
Precise surgical knife
- tweezersPincerlike gripping instrument
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
- microneedleSubmillimeter puncturing device
- micropipettePrecision microliter dispenser
stereomicroscope · micromanipulator · microknife · microelectrode · slide · coverslip · petri dish
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- histologyStudy of tissue structure
- cytologyStudy of cells
- pathologyStudy of disease processes
- genomicsStudy of entire genetic sequences
cancer research · embryology · neuroscience · forensics · plant biology · genetic testing
Showing extreme attention to detail
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- steady-handedFree from trembling
- exactitudePerfect correctness in detail
controlled · delicate · careful · skillful · nuanced · minute · intricate · painstaking
Dividing into segments
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
- fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
- gene expressionDNA to functional product
scalpel
Precise surgical knife
- tweezersPincerlike gripping instrument
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
- microneedleSubmillimeter puncturing device
micropipette · stereomicroscope · micromanipulator · microknife · microelectrode · slide · coverslip · petri dish
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
genomics · cancer research · embryology · neuroscience · forensics · plant biology · genetic testing
meticulous
Showing extreme attention to detail
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- steady-handedFree from trembling
exactitude · controlled · delicate · careful · skillful · nuanced · minute · intricate · painstaking · submillimeter
sectioning
Dividing into segments
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
- fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
- gene expressionDNA to functional product
microdissectionnon-invasive imaging
Diagnostic viewing without penetration
dissect, microscope, micro, dissection, dissected, dissecting, microtome, dissections, microanalysis