microscopy

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

noun

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

Historical Examples of 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
I have never been able to find a description or engraving of it in any work on microscopy.
Through a Microscope
Samuel Wells
He "went in" for microscopy in the unphilosophical Victorian manner as his "hobby."
Ann Veronica
H. G. Wells
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

British Dictionary definitions for microscopy

microscopy

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

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

microscopy in Medicine

microscopy

[mī-krŏs′kə-pē]

The study of microscopes.
The use of microscopes.
Investigation by means of a microscope.