ophthalmoscopy

American

[of-thal-mos-kuh-pee, -thuhl-, op-] / ˌɒf θælˈmɒs kə pi, -θəl-, ˌɒp- /

noun

plural

ophthalmoscopies

the use of or technique of using an ophthalmoscope.

ophthalmoscopy British

/ ˌɒfθælˈmɒskəpɪ /

noun

examination of the interior of the eye with an ophthalmoscope

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Other Word Forms

ophthalmoscopist noun

Etymology

Origin of ophthalmoscopy

First recorded in 1720–30; ophthalmo- + -scopy

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The exam should also include an ophthalmoscopy, which involves examining your optic nerve.

From Washington Post

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