slit-lamp biomicroscope
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slit lamp — slit .lamp n a lamp for projecting a narrow beam of intense light that is used in conjunction with a biomicroscope for examining the anterior parts (as the conjunctiva or cornea) of an eye also a unit consisting of both the lamp and biomicroscope … Medical dictionary
Slit lamp — The slit lamp is an instrument consisting of a high intensity light source that can be focused to shine as a slit. It is used in conjunction with a microscope. The lamp facilitates an examination which looks at anterior segment, or frontal… … Wikipedia
biomicroscope — SYN: slitlamp. * * * bio·mi·cro·scope .bī ō mī krə .skōp n a low power binocular microscope placed horizontally and used with a slit lamp for detailed examination of the anterior part of the eye * * * bio·mi·cro·scope (bi″o miґkrə… … Medical dictionary
biomicroscope — ˌbīō+ noun Etymology: bi (II) + microscope : a low power binocular microscope placed horizontally and used with a slit lamp for detailed examination of the anterior part of the eye … Useful english dictionary
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biomicroscopy — 1. Microscopic examination of living tissue in the body. 2. Examination of the cornea, aqueous humor, lens, vitreous humor, and retina by use of a … Medical dictionary