substage

The definition of a substage is a device that supports mirrors and other attachments under the common stage of a compound microscope.

(noun)

An example of a substage is what holds a mirror in order to see what is on the slide of a microscope.

See substage in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

any subdivision or part of a stage
the part of a microscope located below the stage to which a mirror, light, etc. can be attached

See substage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The part of a microscope located below the stage on which attachments are held in place.

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