Capillary-Rotor
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
The Capillary-Rotor is a device for microscopic examination of small living objects (cells, eggs of protozoa, etc.) in transmitted light. It consists of a metal plate with a capillary tube that rotates, allowing the object to be studied from any position.
Encyclopedia article (1928–1936)
CAPILLARY-ROTOR, a device for microscopic examination of small living objects (cells, eggs of protozoa, etc.) in transmitted light (see illustration). It is constructed in the form of a metal plate (F), which is attached to the microscope stage; in its center is a round opening (o), which coincides with the microscope illuminator. In the groove (g) lies a capillary tube, which rotates in the plane of the plate (F) by means of a handle (a, k). The capillary is in focus of the objective. The object to be studied is drawn into the capillary and, due to its rotation, can be examined in any position. Manufactured by the firm of Zeiss in Jena. Price about 50 marks.
The capillary is in focus of the objective. The object to be studied is drawn into the capillary and, due to its rotation, can be examined in any position. Manufactured by the firm of Zeiss in Jena. Price about 50 marks.
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“Capillary-Rotor.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/capillary-rotor/