macrosection

noun

mac·​ro·​sec·​tion ˈmak-rō-ˌsek-shən How to pronounce macrosection (audio)
: a tissue section prepared and mounted for inspection of the macroscopic structure of tissues and organs rather than microscopic examination
macrosections of emphysematous lung

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“Macrosection.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/macrosection. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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