ophthalmology
the branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye.
Origin of ophthalmology
1Other words from ophthalmology
- oph·thal·mo·log·i·cal [of-thal-muh-loj-i-kuhl, op-], /ɒfˌθæl məˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl, ɒp-/, oph·thal·mo·log·ic, adjective
Words Nearby ophthalmology
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How to use ophthalmology in a sentence
A paper published this month in the British Journal of ophthalmology describes a method for quick, affordable cardiovascular screenings using retinal vasculature imaging—that is, a photo of the blood vessels at the back of the eye.
This AI Uses a Scan of Your Retina to Predict Your Risk of Heart Disease | Vanessa Bates Ramirez | October 10, 2022 | Singularity HubBack in the 1990s, he ran afoul of the American Board of ophthalmology (ABO), the certifying organization for his specialty.
Rebecca wanted to be an ophthalmology technician because “she enjoyed correcting visions and the end result.”
Rather, he organized his own certifying program for ophthalmology based right there in his hometown of Bowling Green.
In the Hospital proper, there are mens and womens wards for surgery, medicine, ophthalmology and gyncology.
Montreal 1535-1914, Volume II (of 2) | William Henry Atherton
In fact it is hardly possible to over-estimate its value in ophthalmology.
The study of the diseases of the eye has greatly developed another specialty during the century, viz., ophthalmology.
With regard to ophthalmology the older history has always been thoroughly appreciated.
Medieval Medicine | James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
British Dictionary definitions for ophthalmology
/ (ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪ) /
the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases
Derived forms of ophthalmology
- ophthalmological (ɒfˌθælməˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
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Scientific definitions for ophthalmology
[ ŏf′thəl-mŏl′ə-jē, ŏp′- ]
The scientific study of the eye, its diseases, and their treatment.
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Cultural definitions for ophthalmology
[ (of-thuhl-mol-uh-jee, of-thuh-mol-uh-jee) ]
The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the eye.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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