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Definition of "ophthalmology" []

  • The branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "ophthalmology" in a sentence
  • ""This technology is used in ophthalmology right now, but you can use this in kidney transplantations, too," said Jeremiah Wierwille, a PhD student in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland."
  • "We also have the ability to refer patients to specialists in ophthalmology, urology, pain management and sleep when necessary."
  • "All didactic teaching and clinical conferences in ophthalmology and plastic surgery are available to the oculoplastic fellow."