Definitions:

1. A condenser having 2 or 3 lenses with wide aperture for use in microscopes. NOUN
   • During the pathology examination, the pathologist fine-tuned the Abbe condenser to highlight specific cellular structures.
2. A specially designed lens system beneath the microscope stage that concentrates and directs light from the illumination source through the specimen. NOUN
   • The laboratory technician adjusted the Abbe condenser to optimize the illumination for the microscopic examination.
3. Is a microscope component used to focus light onto a specimen, enhancing clarity and contrast during viewing. NOUN
   • The clarity of the slide improved significantly after adjusting the Abbe condenser.

Synonyms:

• iris diaphragm
• objective lens