Definitions for ophthalmologyˌɒf θəlˈmɒl ə dʒi, -θə-, -θæl-, ˌɒp-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
oph•thal•mol•o•gyˌɒf θəlˈmɒl ə dʒi, -θə-, -θæl-, ˌɒp-(n.)
the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye.
Category: Ophthalmology
Origin of ophthalmology:
1835–45
oph•thal`mo•log′i•cal-məˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
ophthalmology(noun)
the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases
Wiktionary
ophthalmology(Noun)
The anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Ophthalmology
A surgical specialty concerned with the structure and function of the eye and the medical and surgical treatment of its defects and diseases.
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