Microscopy: meaning, definitions and examples

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microscopy

 

[ maษชหˆkrษ’skษ™pi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific technique

Microscopy is a scientific technique that uses a microscope to observe small objects that cannot be seen with the naked eye. It involves the magnification of specimens, allowing researchers to study the structure and function of cells, tissues, and other minute structures. There are various types of microscopy, including light, electron, and fluorescence microscopy, each offering different advantages and applications. Microscopy is an essential tool in fields such as biology, materials science, and medicine.

Synonyms

microanalysis, microphotography, optical microscopy

Examples of usage

  • She conducted microscopy to examine the cell structure.
  • The microscopy revealed details of the organism that were previously unknown.
  • Electron microscopy allowed scientists to see the virus at a much higher resolution.
  • Using fluorescence microscopy, they highlighted specific proteins in the sample.

Translations

Translations of the word "microscopy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น microscopia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค•เฅเคทเฅเคฎเคฆเคฐเฅเคถเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mikroskopie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mikroskopi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะบั€ะพัะบะพะฟั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mikroskopia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ก•ๅพฎ้กๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท microscopie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ microscopรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mikroskopi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜„๋ฏธ๊ฒฝํ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู… ุงู„ู…ุฌู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mikroskopie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mikroskopia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜พๅพฎ้•œๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mikroskopija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smรกsjรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะบั€ะพัะบะพะฟะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ แƒแƒกแƒ™แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mikroskopiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ microscopรญa

Etymology

The term 'microscopy' is derived from the Greek words 'mikros', meaning 'small', and 'skopein', meaning 'to look' or 'to examine'. The use of microscopes dates back to the late 16th century, but the term itself became more widely used in the 19th century as the field of microscopy evolved. Early microscopes were simple and made of lenses that could magnify objects to some extent, allowing early scientists to discover and describe microorganisms. As technology advanced, so did the complexity and capabilities of microscopes, leading to techniques such as electron microscopy, which emerged in the 20th century. The development of microscopy has significantly contributed to various scientific disciplines, enabling researchers to observe the microscopic world and leading to numerous discoveries in biology, chemistry, and physics.

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