Definitions for "Mechanical stage"
A type of stage that allows one to move the specimen slide in the X or Y direction a precise distance by turning a knob. Very useful at higher magnifications.
a device on the platform for holding and moving the slide (or specimen) on an X or Y axis.
the stage of learning where movements are clarified and defined. Students will often be more equipped to verbalize answers rather than physically utilize them. See also: Primitive Stage, Spontaneous Stage.