Microscopy
/maɪˈkrɑːskəpi/noun
The scientific method of using a microscope to magnify and observe very small objects or structures that cannot be seen with a naked eye.
Biologists use microscopy to examine cells and bacteria.
Often appears as...
- optical microscopy
- electron microscopy
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Tool
Microscopy involves sophisticated equipment for scientific study and is not a general-use tool.
The pathology report was extensive, thanks to advanced microscopy.
Pro Tip 2/3Invisible Detail
Microscopy reveals details impossible to see with just your eyes, like tiny organisms or cell structures.
Microscopy made it possible to see the intricate patterns of the virus.
Pro Tip 3/3Scientific Precision
Microscopy requires precision, often used in science to make critical observations and discoveries.
His research on mineral structures relied heavily on microscopy.
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