B2nounformalsciencehealth
US/maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/
UK/maɪˈkrɒs.kə.pi/
the use of microscopes to look at very small things, or the science of doing this
In context
Advances in microscopy let scientists see individual cells in detail.
She studied electron microscopy at university and now works in a lab.
The hospital uses microscopy to examine blood samples for disease.
Words that go with microscopy
noun + noun
- electron microscopyElectron microscopy shows details of viruses.
- light microscopyLight microscopy is enough for most school experiments.
- fluorescence microscopyFluorescence microscopy makes certain cell parts glow.
- microscopy techniqueA new microscopy technique was published this year.
- microscopy labThe microscopy lab is on the second floor.
noun + preposition
- advances in microscopyAdvances in microscopy have changed biology.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a microscopyCorrect: a microscope