dark-field microscope

Definition / meaning of dark-field microscope

A microscope (device used to magnify small objects) in which objects are lit at a very low angle from the side so that the background appears dark and the objects show up against this dark background.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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