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Noun: microscope  'mI-kru,skowp
  1. An instrument used for observing or imaging very small objects, esp. using an optical magnifier
    "the invention of the microscope led to the discovery of the cell"

Derived forms: microscopes

Type of: magnifier

Encyclopedia: Microscope