ophthalmoscopy
[ of-thal-mos-kuh-pee, -thuhl-, op- ]
/ ˌɒf θælˈmɒs kə pi, -θəl-, ˌɒp- /
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noun, plural oph·thal·mos·co·pies.
the use of or technique of using an ophthalmoscope.
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Origin of ophthalmoscopy
First recorded in 1720–30; ophthalmo- + -scopy
OTHER WORDS FROM ophthalmoscopy
oph·thal·mos·co·pist, nounWords nearby ophthalmoscopy
ophthalmomycosis, ophthalmomyitis, ophthalmopathy, ophthalmoplegia, ophthalmoscope, ophthalmoscopy, ophthalmovascular, Ophüls, -opia, opiate, opiate receptor
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Example sentences from the Web for ophthalmoscopy
As these are variable quantities, the practice of ophthalmoscopy demands a little address, which habit quickly gives.
Another series of examples may be chosen to illustrate the application of ophthalmoscopy.
British Dictionary definitions for ophthalmoscopy
ophthalmoscopy
/ (ˌɒfθælˈmɒskəpɪ) /
noun
examination of the interior of the eye with an ophthalmoscope
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Medical definitions for ophthalmoscopy
ophthalmoscopy
[ ŏf′thəl-mŏs′kə-pē, -thăl-, ŏp′- ]
n.
Examination of the interior of the eye through the pupil with an ophthalmoscope.
Other words from ophthalmoscopy
oph•thal′mo•scop′ic (-thăl′mə-skŏp′ĭk) null adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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