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nosepiece
noun nose·piece \-ˌpēs\
Definition of NOSEPIECE
1
: a piece of armor for protecting the nose
2
: the end piece of a microscope body to which an objective is attached
3
: the bridge of a pair of eyeglasses
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First Known Use of NOSEPIECE
circa 1611
Rhymes with NOSEPIECE
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Medical Dictionary
nosepiece
noun nose·piece \ˈnōz-ˌpēs\
Medical Definition of NOSEPIECE
1
: the end piece of a microscope body to which an objective is attached and which often consists of a revolving holder for two or more objectives
2
: the bridge of a pair of eyeglasses
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