confocal microscopy

optical imaging technique for increasing optical resolution and contrast of a micrograph by means of using a spatial pinhole to block out-of-focus light in image formation
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confocal microscopy

Summary

confocal microscopy ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (802 views/month).[1]

Key Facts

  • confocal microscopy is a type of microscopy[2].
  • confocal microscopy is a type of confocal technology[3].
  • confocal microscopy's Commons category is recorded as Confocal microscopes[4].
  • confocal microscopy's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Confocal microscopy[5].
  • confocal microscopy's Commons gallery is recorded as Confocal microscopy[6].
  • confocal microscopy's uses is recorded as optical microscope[7].

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Definition and Type

Recorded subclass of include microscopy[2] and confocal technology[3].

Why It Matters

confocal microscopy ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (802 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] It is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

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  1. 5d ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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