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Definition of Microscope

1. Noun. Magnifier of the image of small objects. "The invention of the microscope led to the discovery of the cell"

Definition of Microscope

1. n. An optical instrument, consisting of a lens, or combination of lenses, for making an enlarged image of an object which is too minute to be viewed by the naked eye.

Definition of Microscope

1. Noun. An optical instrument used for observing small objects. ¹

2. Noun. Any instrument for imaging very small objects (such as an electron microscope). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Microscope

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Microscope

1. A piece of laboratory equipment that is used to magnify small things that are too small to be seen by the naked eye, or too small for the details to be seen by the naked eye, so that their finer details can be seen and studied. Examples are the light (or optical) microscope, electron microscope, X-ray microscope, and acoustic microscope. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Microscope

Literary usage of Microscope

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Popular Science MonthlyScience (1893)
"Beginnings with the microscope. Walter P. Mantón, MD, 25 : 851. ... microscope and its relation to medicine and pharmacy. C: H. Stowell, MD, editor, 19:502. ..."

2. The Arena by Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) (1891)
"BY FREDERICK GAERTNER, AM, MD WHEN the microscope was first invented, it was regarded as a mere accessory, a plaything, an unnecessary addition, ..."

3. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1888)
"Hence, in the choice of a microscope, it should always be subjected to this test, and should be unhesitatingly rejected if the result be unfavourable. ..."

4. Pharmaceutical Journal by Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (1868)
"The officers of tht latter service especially are now directing much attention to the detection of adulterations, etc., by the aid of the microscope, ..."

5. A Course of Practical Instruction in Botany by Frederick Orpen Bower (1891)
"B.—Adjustment of the microscope for Work. Before beginning work it should be ascertained that the microscope is in good working order: if it be a stand ..."

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