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ophthalmo-
ophthalmo- (ɒfθælməʊ) combining form of Gr. ὀϕθαλµός eye, used in various scientific terms: the more important are entered in their alphabetical places as main words. ‖ ophˌthalmoblennoˈrrhœa Path. [mod.L.: see blennorrhœa], discharge of mucus from the eyes. ‖ ophˌthalmocarciˈnoma Path. [mod.L.: see...
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Ophthalmoscopy
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The word ophthalmoscopy () uses combining forms of ophthalmo- + -scopy, yielding "viewing the eye".
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ophthalm-
ophthalm- bef. a vowel, = ophthalmo-: as in ‖ ophthalˈmalgia Path. [Gr. ἄλγος pain], pain in the eye; neuralgia of the eye-ball; hence ophthalˈmalgic a. ‖ ophthalmaˈtrophia, ophthalˈmatrophy Path. [Gr. ἀτροϕία atrophy], atrophy of the eye-ball; shrivelling or wasting of the eye.1892 in Syd. Soc. Lex...
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ophthalmoscope
ophthalmoscope, n. (ɒfˈθælməʊskəʊp) [f. ophthalmo- + Gr. -σκοπος viewing, viewer, see -scope.] An instrument for inspecting the interior of the eye, esp. the retina.1857 Dunglison's Med. Lex. 656 An ophthalmoscope..has been invented, which by reflecting the light on the retina enables the condition ...
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ophthalmology
ophthalmology (ɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪ) [f. ophthalmo- + -logy.] The scientific study of the eye; that branch of science which treats of the structure, functions, and affections of the eye.1842 in Dunglison Med. Lex. 1865 Pall Mall G. 30 Nov. 4 It is proposed to establish a chair of ophthalmology in the medic...
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ophthalmometer
ophthalmometer (ɒfθælˈmɒmɪtə(r)) [f. ophthalmo- + -meter.] a. See quot. 1842. b. An instrument devised by Helmholtz for measuring the curvatures of the (living) eye by means of images reflected in it.1842 Dunglison Med. Lex., Ophthalmometer,..An instrument of the nature of compasses, invented by F. ...
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