Microscalpel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microscalpel is a noun meaning A tool used to cut or remove parts of an individual cell.
Meaning
A tool used to cut or remove parts of an individual cell.
Example Sentences
To stain photoreceptors of the dorsal rim area, the cornea and crystalline cone layer of the DRA were removed using a microscalpel.
Each incision can be aided by first "scoring" the ectoderm repeatedly (3-10 times) by dragging the cutting tip of the microscalpel along the surface (Fig. 2B).
Word Forms
- microscalpels
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include microknife, microscissors, microdissector, microsaw, microdissection, microtool.
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