Definition

The practice of using a microscope to examine small objects or details that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Example

The scientist used microscopy to study the tiny structures of the cells.

Conversation

Have you ever tried microscopy in your science class?

Yeah, it's fascinating to see things up close like that!

I agree! The details you can find with microscopy are incredible.

Exactly! It makes you appreciate the tiny world around us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microscopy → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "-scopy" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word "microscopy" refers to the examination of small objects or structures using a microscope.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and 'looking' ('-scopy') to remember that microscopy is the study of things that are too small to see with the naked eye.

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