microscopy
/mɪkrɒsˈkɒpi/Definitions
1. noun
The use of a microscope in the study of small objects, cells, etc.
“The biologist used advanced microscopy techniques to examine the cell structure.”
2. noun
The branch of biology concerned with the use of microscopes and other techniques for studying microorganisms and their environments.
“She worked in the field of microscopy, researching the behavior of microscopic organisms.”
3. noun
The study of the structure and properties of microscopic objects, such as cells, tissues, or crystals, using a microscope or other instruments.
“The researchers used microscopy to analyze the crystal structure of the new material.”