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Meaning of "ophthalmology" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

ophthalmology  [ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ophthalmology is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OPHTHALMOLOGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems. Since ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes, they are both surgical and medical specialists.

Definition of ophthalmology in the English dictionary

The definition of ophthalmology in the dictionary is the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OPHTHALMOLOGY


anemology
ˌænɪˈmɒlədʒɪ
atmology
ætˈmɒlədʒɪ
cohomology
ˌkəʊhəˈmɒlədʒɪ
cosmology
kɒzˈmɒlədʒɪ
docimology
ˌdɒsɪˈmɒlədʒɪ
entomology
ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒɪ
enzymology
ˌɛnzaɪˈmɒlədʒɪ
epistemology
ɪˌpɪstɪˈmɒlədʒɪ
etymology
ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒɪ
gemmology
dʒɛˈmɒlədʒɪ
gemology
dʒɛˈmɒlədʒɪ
gizmology
ɡɪzˈmɒlədʒɪ
homology
həʊˈmɒlədʒɪ
orismology
ˌɒrɪzˈmɒlədʒɪ
pomology
pɒˈmɒlədʒɪ
potamology
ˌpɒtəˈmɒlədʒɪ
seismology
saɪzˈmɒlədʒɪ
sphygmology
sfɪɡˈmɒlədʒɪ
victimology
ˌvɪktɪˈmɒlədʒɪ
zymology
zaɪˈmɒlədʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OPHTHALMOLOGY

ophiura
ophiuroid
ophthal.
ophthalmia
ophthalmic
ophthalmic optician
ophthalmist
ophthalmitis
ophthalmol.
ophthalmologic
ophthalmological
ophthalmologist
ophthalmometer
ophthalmometry
ophthalmophobia
ophthalmoplegia
ophthalmoscope
ophthalmoscopic
ophthalmoscopy

WORDS THAT END LIKE OPHTHALMOLOGY

archaeology
astrology
biology
biotechnology
ecology
genealogy
geology
information technology
methodology
microbiology
mythology
neurology
oncology
pathology
pharmacology
physiology
psychology
sociology
technology
terminology
theology

Synonyms and antonyms of ophthalmology in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ophthalmology» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

Find out the translation of ophthalmology to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ophthalmology from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ophthalmology» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

眼科
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

oftalmología
570 millions of speakers

English

ophthalmology
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नेत्र विज्ञान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

طب العيون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

офтальмология
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

oftalmologia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপথ্যালমোলজি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ophtalmologie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ophthalmology
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ophtalmologie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

眼科
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

안과
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ophthalmology
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhãn khoa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கண் மருத்துவம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नेत्ररोगशास्त्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

oftalmoloji
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

oftalmologia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

okulistyka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

офтальмологія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

oftalmologie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οφθαλμολογία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Oogheelkunde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oftalmologi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oftalmologi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ophthalmology

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OPHTHALMOLOGY»

The term «ophthalmology» is very widely used and occupies the 23.147 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of ophthalmology
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «ophthalmology».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OPHTHALMOLOGY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ophthalmology» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ophthalmology» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ophthalmology

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OPHTHALMOLOGY»

Discover the use of ophthalmology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ophthalmology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Review Questions in Ophthalmology: A Question and Answer Book
Focusing on common diseases, the book covers all specialty rotations, plus key areas such as embryology, anatomy, pediatrics, plastics, and lenses. This edition includes new cases and information on new drugs, especially glaucoma drugs.
Kenneth C. Chern, Kenneth Weston Wright, 2004
2
Ophthalmology: A Pocket Textbook Atlas
Fully trained physicians and other health professionals, too, will be able to use it for a self-taught refresher course in ophthalmology.The special features of this book include:- More than 500 clear, well-drawn illustrations and color ...
Gerhard Klaus Lang, 2011
3
OphthoBook
The book is broken down into ten chapters: 1. Eye History 2. Anatomy 3. Glaucoma 4. Retina 5. Infection 6. Neuroophthalmology 7. Pediatric Ophthalmology 8. Trauma 9. Optics 10.
‎2009
4
Textbook of Ophthalmology
Written by the foremost experts from leading eye clinics worldwide, this four-volume work is the most comprehensive and current reference in ophthalmology.
Sunita Agarwal, Athiya Agarwal, Lucio Buratto, 2002
5
Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology
The Veterinary Consult" version of this title provides electronic access to the complete content of this book.
David J. Maggs, Paul E. Miller, Ron Ofri, 2008
6
Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology
This second edition of the highly successful Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology will be useful to all health professionals working inophthalmology whether they are an ophthalmologist, optometrist, orthoptist, ophthalmic nurse or technician.
Alastair K. O. Denniston, Philip I. Murray, 2009
7
The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Review Manual for ...
This edition includes more than 250 new full-color photographs and drawings depicting ocular pathology and ophthalmic conditions. All chapters have been updated with new questions to reflect the latest teaching in the field.
Veeral S. Sheth, Marcus M. Marcet, Paulpoj Chiranand, 2012
8
Ophthalmology
This book is a clearly written, fully illustrated, complete introduction to practical ophthalmology, and gives all the information needed by trainee ophthalmologists for both clinical practice and for study.
N. M. Evans, Nicholas Evans (FCOphth.), 1995
9
Case Reviews in Ophthalmology: Expert Consult: Online and Print
Seasoned Elsevier authors Neil J. Friedman and Peter K. Kaiser help you get the best possible results in your exams with Case Reviews in Ophthalmology.
Neil J. Friedman, Peter K. Kaiser, 2012
10
Harley's Pediatric Ophthalmology
More than 40 eminent authorities cover every aspect of pediatric eye care—from genetics through reading disorders—focusing on clinical diagnosis and management. More than 700 illustrations complement the text.
Robison D. Harley, Leonard B. Nelson, Scott E. Olitsky, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OPHTHALMOLOGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ophthalmology is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ophthalmology Times RWAP 2015
Residents are required to submit a Case Study to Ophthalmology Times (See attached Case Study Example) that includes a write-up of about ... «ModernMedicine, Jul 15»
2
Biocon's first time ophthalmology molecule, QPI-1007, is set for …
Biocon's novel drug pipeline which has an ophthalmology molecule, QPI-1007, is entering clinical trial phase. QPI-1007 is for ocular ... «pharmabiz.com, Jul 15»
3
Ophthalmology: Cataracts dissolved
Mutations underlying hereditary cataracts in two families impair the function of an enzyme that synthesizes the lens molecule lanosterol. «Nature.com, Jul 15»
4
Bascom Palmer Tops Ophthalmology Hospital Rankings Again
The top hospitals for ophthalmology in this year's US News and World Report "Best Hospitals" ranking held on to their berths from last year: ... «Medscape, Jul 15»
5
US News & World Report: Bascom Palmer best in ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University Of Miami Miller School of Medicine has been ranked the nation's best hospital in ophthalmology ... «Healio, Jul 15»
6
Ophthotech Announces New Senior Leadership Appointments
Dr. Shima joins Ophthotech from Roche, where he most recently served as Global Head and Vice President of Ophthalmology Discovery and ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
7
Wills Eye Hospital Earns Top National Ranking in U.S. News …
PHILADELPHIA, July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Wills Eye Hospital is listed Top in Ophthalmology Nationwide once again this ... «Satellite PR News, Jul 15»
8
Global Ophthalmology Devices Global Market Forecasts 2015-2021
Ophthalmology is a segment of medical science associated with study of anatomy, physiology, diseases of human eye, and developing various ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
9
Pushing the envelop for the sake of ophthalmology
The views expressed in these blogs are those of their respective contributors and do not represent the views of Ophthalmology Times or UBM ... «ModernMedicine, Jul 15»
10
Global Ophthalmology Emory extends knowledge to local …
Global Ophthalmology at Emory (GO-Emory) is an initiative to advance vision-related public health goals both in Georgia and internationally, ... «Emory University News and Events, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Ophthalmology [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/ophthalmology>. Apr 2024 ».
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