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

ophthalmitis, ophthalmo-, ophthalmodynamometer, ophthalmol., ophthalmologist, ophthalmology, ophthalmometer, ophthalmoscope, ophthalmoscopy, Ophüls, -opia

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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 Hub
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

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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.

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.