Jan 20
A rotary microtome is a mechanically operated device that uses a rotating handwheel or lever to advance a tissue block toward a fixed blade, producing thin sections with great precision. The name βrotaryβ comes from this handwheel mechanism, which ensures smooth, controlled movement of the specimen during cutting.
These instruments are indispensable in histology labs β the scientific discipline that involves studying the microscopic structure of tissues β and are used to prepare slides for staining and examination under a microscope.
