microscopy

(mī kräskə pē)

noun

the use of a microscope; investigation by means of a microscope

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See microscopy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. mi·cros·co·pies
  1. a. The study of microscopes.
    b. The use of microscopes.
  2. Investigation employing a microscope.

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  • mi·crosˈco·pist noun

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