Definition of Dark-field microscope

1. Noun. Light microscope that uses scattered light to show particles too small to see with ordinary microscopes.

Exact synonyms: Ultramicroscope
Generic synonyms: Light Microscope
Derivative terms: Ultramicroscopic

Medical Definition of Dark-field microscope

1. A microscope that has a special condenser and objective with a diaphragm or stop that scatters light from the object observed, with the result that the object appears bright on a dark background. (05 Mar 2000)

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