ophthalmo-
a combining form meaning “eye,” used in the formation of compound words: ophthalmology.
Origin of ophthalmo-
1<Greek, combining form of ophthalmós
- Also especially before a vowel, ophthalm-.
Words Nearby ophthalmo-
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British Dictionary definitions for ophthalmo-
ophthalmo-
combining form
indicating the eye or the eyeball: ophthalmoscope
Origin of ophthalmo-
1from Greek ophthalmos eye 1
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