microscopy

/mai'krɔskəpi/

Thân thiện

A scientist performs microscopy to examine a cell sample.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The use of microscopes for scientific observation or research: "Microscopy" refers to the technique or practice of using microscopes to examine objects that are too small to be seen clearly by the naked eye.
   • The field or discipline involving microscopes: It can also denote the scientific field concerned with the development and application of microscope technology.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Advanced microscopy revealed intricate details of the cell's structure.
  • Her work in electron microscopy has contributed to major discoveries in virology.
  • The laboratory is equipped for various types of microscopy, including fluorescence and confocal.

Advanced Usage

• "in microscopy": within the field or practice of using microscopes.
  • Recent advances in microscopy have revolutionized our understanding of nanomaterials.
• "by microscopy": through the method of using a microscope.
  • The pathogen was identified by microscopy of the tissue sample.

Variants and Related Words

• Microscope (n): the optical instrument itself.
  • He adjusted the lens of the microscope.
• Microscopic (adj): relating to a microscope; so small as to be visible only with a microscope.
  • They observed microscopic organisms in the water sample.
• Microscopist (n): a specialist in microscopy.
  • The microscopist prepared the slide with great care.

Synonyms

• Microscopic analysis: the examination of materials using a microscope.
• Microscopic investigation: research conducted with microscopes.

Related Phrases

• Optical microscopy: microscopy using visible light and a system of lenses.
• Electron microscopy: microscopy using a beam of electrons to create an image.
• Live-cell microscopy: the observation of living cells under a microscope over time.

Học thuật

Noun

1. research with the use of microscopes