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Microspectrophotometry
Method for the histochemical study of substances present in cells, such as nucleic acid, based on absorption in the ultraviolet spectrum. This method permits quantitative and qualitative studies of certain cellular components.
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Microsomal ethanol oxidizing system
A hepatic enzyme system that catabolizes drugs and other potentially toxic substances. Ethanol ingested in relatively small amounts is catabolized by the hepatic enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase. Whenever ingested amounts of ethanol are large enough to overcome or deplete the alcohol dehydrogenase system, the MEOS becomes the major route for ethanol catabolism. Ethanol breakdown by the…
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Microsmatic
Having a poorly developed sense of smell.
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Microseme
Possessing an orbital index of less than 83.
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Multiphoton microscopy
A means of imaging tissues that are deep within the body using infrared fluorescence. The technique relies on the absorption of two photons directed into tissues by a pulsed infrared laser. It can be applied to the visualization of tissues beneath the body surface and to optical biopsy.
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Confocal microscopy
Type of microscopy that permits high-resolution analysis of serial optical sections (microscopic tomograms) into the depths of tissues or cells.
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Microscopic colitis
Either of two forms of colitis (collagenous and lymphocytic), in which people have chronic, watery diarrhea despite having normal-appearing bowels during endoscopy or radiologic study.
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X-ray microscope
A microscope using x-rays to reveal the structure of objects through which light cannot pass. The image is usually reproduced on film.
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Ultraviolet microscope
A microscope using ultraviolet radiations as a light source and having an optical system for transmitting them. Used in observing specimens that fluoresce, such as tissues stained with a fluorescent dye.
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Stereoscopic microscope
A binocular microscope with an objective lens for each eyepiece, permitting objects to be viewed stereoscopically.
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