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ophthalmology

Noun

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

ophthalmology(n = noun.cognition) Array - the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases; Array

Derived form noun ophthalmologist₁

ophthalmology, n. [Gr. 'ofqalmo`s the eye + -logy: cf. F. ophthalmologie.].

The science which treats of the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye. [1913 Webster]

ophthalmology, n. the scientific study of the eye.

Derivative

ophthalmological adj. ophthalmologist n.

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