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stereomicroscope

stereomicroscope

8.4
A microscope that shows small objects in three dimensions so you can study and handle them
  • noun
  • /ˌstɛrɪoʊˈmaɪkrəˌskoʊp/
  • Specialized
translation icon : estereomicroscopio
  • The researcher prepared the specimen carefully, ensuring it was ready for observation with the stereomicroscope.
  • use of a stereomicroscope

Examples

  • The excised donor strip was then dissected using a stereomicroscope to obtain the FUs for implantation in the recipient area.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The macroinvertebrates were identified and quantified under stereomicroscopes and optical microscopes.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Injecting room here, got your stereomicroscope.

  • Analysis of the photosequences involved the study of each transparency using a stereomicroscope with transmitted light.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Other stereomicroscope systems, equipped with fixed viewing stages, permit detailed observation of minute samples removed from objects.

    Academic text (2003)
  • In 1994, Limmer (5) described the use of a stereomicroscope for the dissection of a donor strip.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Using a drop of liquid and a stereomicroscope, sperm can be easily and repeatedly observed to be positively attracted to L-malate, in comparison with D-malate or a control.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Thirty days after inoculation, individual plant roots were collected and washed with a strong jet of water to dislodge nematode cysts and were counted under a stereomicroscope.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The scientist examined the detailed structure of the cell under the stereomicroscope for her research.

  • During the biology class, students used a stereomicroscope to observe the tiny features of various insects.

Synonyms

microscope
vsstereomicroscope
102 3.6

A tool that makes very small things look much larger to see details

shows depth and three dimensional structure rather than flat images

How Magnified

electron microscope
  • Specialized
6 4.3
compound microscope
  • Specialized
3.9
stereomicroscope
  • Specialized
8.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

stereomicroscope = microscope (semi-transparent) = stereo + microscope

The combination 'stereo' (three-dimensional) + 'microscope' yields a microscope giving a 3D view, but learners may know 'stereo' mainly from audio and not immediately map it to 3D viewing.

Etymology

The word stereomicroscope combines stereo- meaning 'three-dimensional', as in stereo sound, with microscope, which has micro- 'small' and -scope 'look'. So a stereomicroscope is a microscope that lets you see and handle small things in three dimensions.