microscopy

noun

mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkrä-skə-pē How to pronounce microscopy (audio)
: the use of or investigation with a microscope
microscopist noun

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This was also paired with immunofluorescence microscopy, which uses antibodies linked to fluorescent dyes to tag specific proteins or cells. Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 The two key advances were use of surgical microscopy and development of monofilament suture capable of stitching incredibly tiny blood vessels. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025 The authors stored and froze the samples in glass, then incubated them for two days before analyzing them using an imaging technique combining microscopy and infrared laser. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 July 2025 However, the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and multispectral analysis revealed the boulder, with a red dot, was manipulated for decorative purposes. Jay Kakade june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for microscopy

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First Known Use

circa 1665, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microscopy was circa 1665

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“Microscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microscopy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

microscopy

noun
mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkräs-kə-pē How to pronounce microscopy (audio)
: the use of the microscope : investigation with the microscope

Medical Definition

microscopy

noun
mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkräs-kə-pē How to pronounce microscopy (audio)
plural microscopies
: the use of or investigation with the microscope

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