National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Microdissection
A laboratory method in which the tissue from a histology slide is dissected under a microscope to procure specific cells or cell populations.
Review and references
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2026-10-19
2026-10-30
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Microdissection (C18124)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C18124. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- A laser capture microdissection-based transcriptome analysis on salt glands highlights salt secretion mechanism in mangrove plant Avicennia marina. — Plant J, 2026-10-01 (PMID 42844820; literature)
- Deciphering Gamete Differentiation in Ostrea edulis using Laser Capture Microdissection and RNA-seq. — Mar Biotechnol (NY), 2026-09-23 (PMID 42776277; literature)
- Characterization of IgA, IgA immune complexes and complement depositions in IgA nephropathy using laser microdissection and mass spectrometry. — Kidney Int, 2026-10-23 (PMID 42918416; literature)
- Repeat and Redo Microdissection Testicular Sperm Extraction (Micro-TESE) in Non-Obstructive Azoospermia: A Narrative Review. — J Clin Med, 2026-10-18 (PMID 42941601; literature)
What it is
A laboratory method in which the tissue from a histology slide is dissected under a microscope to procure specific cells or cell populations.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C18124. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Compliance note
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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