What Is Meant by Microdissection?

: dissection under the microscope specifically : dissection of cells and tissues by means of fine needles that are precisely manipulated by levers.

What is microdissection in biology?

Microdissection is a traditional method used to isolate tissue-specific cells; a fine glass needle is manipulated under an inverted microscope to assist in dissection.

What is the purpose of microdissection?

Tissue microdissection is a laboratory method that is used to procure specific cells or cell populations from a histology slide under direct microscopic visualization.