microscopy

American  

[mahy-kros-kuh-pee, mahy-kruh-skoh-pee] / maɪˈkrɒs kə pi, ˈmaɪ krəˌskoʊ pi /

noun

1. the use of the microscope.

2. microscopic investigation.

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microscopy British  

/ maɪˈkrɒskəpɪ, maɪˈkrɒskəpɪst /

noun

1. the study, design, and manufacture of microscopes

2. investigation by use of a microscope

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Other Word Forms

• microscopist noun

Etymology

Origin of microscopy

First recorded in 1655–65; microscope + -y ³

Example Sentences

To understand how the aboral organ is organized internally, researchers collaborated with Maike Kittelmann at Oxford Brookes University and used advanced volume electron microscopy.

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"When we got back into this project, that was very clear. And the microscopy has gone a very long way. Back then, it was like flying biplanes. And now you've got jets."

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Using advanced microscopy, the scientists were able to observe this process directly in abdominal fluid samples from patients.

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To understand how ferrihydrite interacts with such a wide range of compounds, the researchers used high-resolution molecular modeling along with atomic force microscopy to closely examine the mineral's surface.

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To observe how the ER changes over time, the research team used new genetic tools along with advanced light and electron microscopy.

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