mi·cros·co·py (m -kr s k -p )n. pl. mi·cros·co·pies 1. a. The study of microscopes. b. The use of microscopes. 2. Investigation employing a microscope. mi·cros co·pist n. |
microscopy [maɪˈkrɒskəpɪ]
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1. (Physics / General Physics) the study, design, and manufacture of microscopes
2. (Physics / General Physics) investigation by use of a microscope
microscopist [maɪˈkrɒskəpɪst] n
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| Noun | 1. | microscopy - research with the use of microscopes research - systematic investigation to establish facts electron microscopy - microscopy with the use of electron microscopes dark field illumination, dark ground illumination - a form of microscopic examination of living material by scattered light; specimens appear luminous against a dark background fluorescence microscopy - light microscopy in which the specimen is irradiated at wavelengths that excite fluorochromes stain - (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible |
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