microscopy

[ mahy-kros-kuh-pee, mahy-kruh-skoh-pee ]

/ maɪˈkrɒs kə pi, ˈmaɪ krəˌskoʊ pi /

noun

the use of the microscope.

microscopic investigation.

Nearby words

Origin of microscopy

First recorded in 1655–65; microscope + -y³

Related formsmi·cros·co·pist

[mahy-kros-kuh-pist, mahy-kruh-skoh-pist] /maɪˈkrɒs kə pɪst, ˌmaɪ krəˈskoʊ pɪst/, noun

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Examples from the Web for microscopy

The microscopy of the lesions is essentially the same as in the horse.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
Collection very unpromising by macroscopy, but by microscopy showed many spores, mature specimens of Gemiasma rubra and verdans.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 384, May 12, 1883|Various
His specialism in microscopy I trusted might give valuable results in a field not hitherto investigated in the North.
The North Pole|Robert E. Peary
We liked to have him come and smoke a cigar in the evening, and look in now and then for a little lesson in microscopy.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. I (of 3)|George Eliot

Being a freshman, I was to get in the way of lectures only anatomy, physiology, microscopy and osteology.
Confessions of a Neurasthenic|William Taylor Marrs

British Dictionary definitions for microscopy

microscopy

/ (maɪˈkrɒskəpɪ) /

noun

the study, design, and manufacture of microscopes

investigation by use of a microscope

Derived Formsmicroscopist (maɪˈkrɒskəpɪst), noun

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Word Origin and History for microscopy

microscopy

1660s, from microscope + -y (1).

Medicine definitions for microscopy

microscopy

[ mī-krŏs′kə-pē ]

n.

The study of microscopes.

The use of microscopes.

Investigation by means of a microscope.