substage
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sub·stage
(sŭb′stāj′)n.
The part of a microscope located below the stage on which attachments are held in place.
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substage
(ˈsʌbˌsteɪdʒ)n
(General Engineering) the part of a microscope below the stage, usually consisting of an adjustable assembly holding a condenser lens for illuminating the specimen
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sub•stage
(ˈsʌbˌsteɪdʒ)n.
the component part of a microscope below the stage, for supporting a condenser, mirror, etc.
[1855–60]
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