Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Laser Capture Microdissection

Techniques using a laser to cut away and harvest a specific cell or cluster of cells from a tissue section while viewing it under the microscope.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Techniques using a laser to cut away and harvest a specific cell or cluster of cells from a tissue section while viewing it under the microscope.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Capture Microdissection, Laser
  • Capture Microdissections, Laser
  • Laser Capture Microdissections
  • Microdissection, Laser Capture
  • Microdissections, Laser Capture

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2012

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Previous Indexing

  • Microdissection (2003-2011)

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  1. E01w.370.225.998w.221w.580w.500w
  2. E05.200.998w.221w.580w.500w
  3. E05.591.560w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Laser Capture Microdissection. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D061346. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D061346
  2. Laser Capture Microdissection. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_capture_microdissection
  3. Laser Capture Microdissection. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1516595