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, adjective

Words nearby ophthalmology

ophthalmodynamometer, ophthalmography, ophthalmol., ophthalmolith, ophthalmologist, ophthalmology, ophthalmomalacia, ophthalmomandibulomelic dysplasia, ophthalmometer, ophthalmomycosis, ophthalmomyitis

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How to use ophthalmology in a sentence

Back in the 1990s, he ran afoul of the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO), the certifying organization for his specialty.
Rand Paul and the Certification Racket|Russell Saunders|August 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rebecca wanted to be an ophthalmology technician because “she enjoyed correcting visions and the end result.”
Mogul Mansion Mystery Deepens|Christine Pelisek|July 27, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Rather, he organized his own certifying program for ophthalmology based right there in his hometown of Bowling Green.
The Biggest Rand Paul Outrage Yet|Kent Sepkowitz|June 15, 2010|DAILY BEAST
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.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4|Various
The study of the diseases of the eye has greatly developed another specialty during the century, viz., ophthalmology.
Little Masterpieces of Science: Health and Healing|Various
With regard to ophthalmology the older history has always been thoroughly appreciated.
Medieval Medicine|James J. (James Joseph) Walsh

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), adjective

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for ophthalmology

ophthalmology

[ ŏf′thəl-mŏl′ə-jē, -thăl-, ŏp′- ]

The branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye.

Other words from ophthalmology

oph•thal′mo•log′ic (-thăl′mə-lŏj′ĭk) null adj.

Scientific definitions for ophthalmology

ophthalmology

[ ŏf′thəl-mŏl′ə-jē, ŏp′- ]

The scientific study of the eye, its diseases, and their treatment.

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.