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, noun

Words nearby ophthalmoscopy

ophthalmomycosis, ophthalmomyitis, ophthalmopathy, ophthalmoplegia, ophthalmoscope, ophthalmoscopy, ophthalmovascular, Ophüls, -opia, opiate, opiate receptor

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How to use ophthalmoscopy in a sentence

As these are variable quantities, the practice of ophthalmoscopy demands a little address, which habit quickly gives.
The Catholic World. Volume II; Numbers 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.|E. Rameur
Another series of examples may be chosen to illustrate the application of ophthalmoscopy.
The Catholic World. Volume II; Numbers 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.|E. Rameur

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′- ]

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.