Definition of Binocular microscope
1. Noun. A light microscope adapted to the use of both eyes.
Medical Definition of Binocular microscope
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A microscope fitted with double eyepieces for vision with both eyes. The purpose in dividing the same image from a single objective of the usual compound micro-scope is to reduce eyestrain and muscular fatigue which may result from monocular, high-power microscopy.
The purpose in obtaining a different image for each of two oculars is to provide stereoscopy by means of two different angles of view. There are two kinds of stereoscopic microscopes: binobjective (Greenough) older type and monobjective (common main objective) newer type. (See stereo microscope, Greenough microscope, etc.)
(05 Aug 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Binocular Microscope
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