Laser Capture Microdissection

**Semantic type:** Occupational Activity

**Definition:** A high-resolution method used to isolate cells from their surrounding tissues, with the aid of a laser beam, under direct microscopic visualization. Specific cells can be isolated directly by cutting target cells away from unwanted cells, to obtain enriched cell populations.

**Synonyms:** - LASER CAPTURE MICRODISSECTION - LCM - LCM - LMD - Laser Capture Micro-dissection - Laser Microdissection - Laser-assisted Microdissection