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, adjectiveWords nearby ophthalmology
Example sentences from the Web for ophthalmology
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), adjectiveMedical 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.
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.