ophthalmology

[ of-thuhl-mol-uh-jee, -thuh-, -thal-, op- ]

/ ˌɒf θəlˈmɒl ə dʒi, -θə-, -θæl-, ˌɒp- /

noun

the branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye.

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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Example sentences from the Web for ophthalmology

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

With regard to ophthalmology the older history has always been thoroughly appreciated.
Medieval Medicine|James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
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

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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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.

Medical definitions for ophthalmology

ophthalmology

[ ŏf′thəl-mŏl′ə-jē, -thăl-, ŏp′- ]

n.

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.

单词	ophthalmology
释义	ophthalmology [ of-thuhl-mol-uh-jee, -thuh-, -thal-, op- ] / ˌɒf θəlˈmɒl ə dʒi, -θə-, -θæl-, ˌɒp- / noun the branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye. 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 Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for ophthalmology 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 With regard to ophthalmology the older history has always been thoroughly appreciated. Medieval Medicine\|James J. (James Joseph) Walsh 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 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 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. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for ophthalmology ophthalmology [ ŏf′thəl-mŏl′ə-jē, -thăl-, ŏp′- ] n. 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. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for ophthalmology ophthalmology [ ŏf′thəl-mŏl′ə-jē, ŏp′- ] The scientific study of the eye, its diseases, and their treatment. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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