1. having the same focus or focal point
Usage: technical; optics
2. relating to or denoting a type of microscopy that uses point illumination and detection to eliminate out-of-focus light
Usage: microscopy; scientific

Examples

• The confocal microscope produces clearer images by filtering out blurred light.
• Researchers used confocal imaging to study the cell structure in detail.
• The confocal system allows for precise three-dimensional reconstruction of specimens.
• Confocal laser scanning microscopy is widely used in biological research.
• The confocal setup eliminates interference from out-of-focus planes.
• Scientists prefer confocal techniques for examining thick tissue samples.