Microscope
Definition
A microscope is an instrument used for viewing objects that are too small to be seen by naked eyes. It magnifies these objects so we can study their details closely.
Related terms
Cell: This is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms which can only be seen under a microscope.
Microbiology: This is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa.
Lens: In microscopy context, this refers to the curved piece of glass or other transparent substance in a microscope that bends light rays to magnify objects.
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