Microscope
Medical Devices & Assistive Technology

Microscope

Early modern period onward

A microscope uses lenses or other imaging systems to reveal structures too small for unaided sight. Mechanical focusing, stable stages and improved illumination helped turn early optical instruments into laboratory tools.

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A microscope uses lenses or other imaging systems to reveal structures too small for unaided sight. Mechanical focusing, stable stages and improved illumination helped turn early optical instruments into laboratory tools.

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Image: Ukrainian_microscope_(cropped).jpg
Creator: Ann 2000
License: CC BY-SA 4.0

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