epiluminescence microscopy


epiluminescence microscopy

low-power microscopy (×50-100), commonly a television microscope applied to a glass slide covering mineral oil on the surface of a skin lesion, for example, to determine malignancy in pigmented lesions. Synonym(s): surface microscopy

dermoscopy

The examination of the skin surface using a dermoscope.

ep·i·lum·i·nes·cence mi·cros·co·py

(ep'i-lū-mi-nes'ĕns mī-kros'kŏ-pē) Low-power microscopy (×50-100), commonly a television microscope, applied to a glass slide covering mineral oil on the surface of a skin lesion, e.g., to determine malignancy in pigmented lesions.
Synonym(s): surface microscopy.