confocal

[ kon-foh-kuhl ]

adjective

, Mathematics.

1. having the same focus or foci.

confocal

/ kɒnˈfəʊkəl /

adjective

1. having a common focus or common foci

   confocal ellipses

Word History and Origins

Origin of confocal¹

First recorded in 1865–70; con- + focal

Example Sentences

This computationally intensive method improves the contrast and resolution of digital images captured in optical microscopes like widefield, confocal or transmission microscopes.

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So, they used confocal microscopy at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, a DOE Office of Science user facility at Brookhaven Lab, to confirm that this was the case.

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Counting the cells involved a process called confocal imaging microscopy.

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Using Hunt's expertise in confocal imaging, the research team was able to observe lipid stores in T cells isolated from multiple types of cancers.

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Then, using a confocal microscope, the scientists filmed how the neurons reacted to changes in salt concentrations.

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