microscopy
[mahy-kros-kuh-pee, mahy-kruh-skoh-pee]
- the use of the microscope.
- microscopic investigation.
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Origin of microscopy
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The microscopy of the lesions is essentially the same as in the horse.
I have never been able to find a description or engraving of it in any work on microscopy.
Through a MicroscopeSamuel Wells
He "went in" for microscopy in the unphilosophical Victorian manner as his "hobby."
Ann VeronicaH. G. Wells
Collection very unpromising by macroscopy, but by microscopy showed many spores, mature specimens of Gemiasma rubra and verdans.
His specialism in microscopy I trusted might give valuable results in a field not hitherto investigated in the North.
The North PoleRobert E. Peary
microscopy
- the study, design, and manufacture of microscopes
- investigation by use of a microscope
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Word Origin and History for microscopy
n.
1660s, from microscope + -y (1).
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
microscopy
(mī-krŏs′kə-pē)- The study of microscopes.
- The use of microscopes.
- Investigation by means of a microscope.
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