ophthalmologist

[ of-thuh l-mol-uh-jist, -thuh-, -thal-, op- ]
/ ˌɒf θəlˈmɒl ə dʒɪst, -θə-, -θæl-, ˌɒp- /
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noun

a doctor of medicine specializing in ophthalmology.

Origin of ophthalmologist

First recorded in 1825–35; ophthalmo- + -log(y) + -ist

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH ophthalmologist

eye doctor ophthalmologist optician optometrist (see synonym study at eye doctor)

Words nearby ophthalmologist

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Words related to ophthalmologist

optometrist, oculist

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British Dictionary definitions for ophthalmologist

ophthalmologist
/ (ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪst) /

noun

a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases

Medical definitions for ophthalmologist

ophthalmologist
[ ŏf′thəl-mŏl′ə-jĭst, -thăl-, ŏp′- ]

n.

A physician who specializes in ophthalmology.