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confocal microscope
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A microscope that is used to increase micrograph contrast and/or reconstruct three-dimensional images by using a spatial pinhole to eliminate out-of-focus light in specimens that are thicker than the focal plane.
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Label
confocal microscope
definition source
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confocal_microscopy
editor preferred term
confocal microscope
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/IAO_0000120
term editor
PERSON: Erik Segerdell