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microscopy

/ˌmaɪkrəˈskəpi/ noun · British & US
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What does microscopy mean?

noun

The use of a microscope to study the structure of small objects or microorganisms, or the study of the structure of small objects or microorganisms using a microscope.

Example

"The biologist used microscopy to examine the cells of the plant."

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