Abbe condenser

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noun

Ab·​be condenser ˈäb-ə- How to pronounce Abbe condenser (audio) ˈab-ē- How to pronounce Abbe condenser (audio)
: an adjustable substage lens used as a condenser for a compound microscope

Abbe flap

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noun

Ab·​be flap ˈäb-ə-, ˈab-ē- How to pronounce Abbe flap (audio)
: lip reconstruction that involves surgically grafting a flap of tissue from one lip of the mouth to the other lip using a pedicle with an arterial supply and a flap that is one-half the width of the defect

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“Abbe condenser.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Abbe%20condenser. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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