(thing) by BioTech Mon Jun 10 2002 at 18:24:30
The most common type of microscope (a device used to magnify small objects or substances) used in laboratories. The device works by passing visible light through a condenser and an objective lens.

Also known as an optical microscope or photon microscope.

From the BioTech Dictionary at http://biotech.icmb.utexas.edu/. For further information see the BioTech homenode.

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