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ophthalmology
[ of-thuhl-mol-uh-jee, -thuh-, -thal-, op- ]
/ ˌɒf θəlˈmɒl ə dʒi, -θə-, -θæl-, ˌɒp- /
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noun
the branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye.
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Origin of ophthalmology
First recorded in 1835–45; ophthalmo- + -logy
OTHER 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, adjectiveWords nearby ophthalmology
ophthalmitis, ophthalmo-, ophthalmodynamometer, ophthalmol., ophthalmologist, ophthalmology, ophthalmometer, ophthalmoscope, ophthalmoscopy, Ophüls, -opia
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British Dictionary definitions for ophthalmology
ophthalmology
/ (ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases
Derived forms of ophthalmology
ophthalmological (ɒfˌθælməˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for ophthalmology
ophthalmology
[ ŏf′thəl-mŏl′ə-jē, ŏp′- ]
The scientific study of the eye, its diseases, and their treatment.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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Cultural definitions for ophthalmology
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
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