biomicroscopy

noun

bio·mi·cros·co·py -mī-ˈkräs-kə-pē

plural biomicroscopies

: the microscopic examination and study of living cells and tissues

specifically : examination of the living eye with the biomicroscope

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“Biomicroscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/biomicroscopy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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