ophthalmology

[ of-thuh l-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-kuh l, 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

British Dictionary definitions for ophthalmologic

ophthalmology
/ (ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases

Derived forms of ophthalmology

ophthalmological (ɒfˌθælməˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective

Medical definitions for ophthalmologic

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 ophthalmologic

ophthalmology
[ ŏf′thəl-mŏl′ə-jē, ŏp′- ]

The scientific study of the eye, its diseases, and their treatment.

Cultural definitions for ophthalmologic

ophthalmology
[ (of-thuhl-mol-uh-jee, of-thuh-mol-uh-jee) ]

The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the eye.