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Meaning of "ophthalmoscopy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OPHTHALMOSCOPY

ophthalmoscopy  [ˌɒfθælˈmɒskəpɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OPHTHALMOSCOPY

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Ophthalmoscopy 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 OPHTHALMOSCOPY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ophthalmoscopy

The left image shows lighter areas close to larger vessels, which has been regarded as a normal finding in younger people. Ophthalmoscopy is a test that allows a health professional to see inside the fundus of the eye and other structures using an ophthalmoscope. It is done as part of an eye examination and may be done as part of a routine physical examination. It is crucial in determining the health of the retina and the vitreous humor. An alternative or complement to ophthalmoscopy is to perform a fundus photography, where the image can be analysed later by a professional.

Definition of ophthalmoscopy in the English dictionary

The definition of ophthalmoscopy in the dictionary is examination of the interior of the eye with an ophthalmoscope.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OPHTHALMOSCOPY


arthroscopy
ɑːˈθrɒskəpɪ
bronchoscopy
brɒŋˈkɒskəpɪ
colonoscopy
ˌkɒləˈnɒskəpɪ
colposcopy
kɒlˈpɒskəpɪ
cystoscopy
sɪsˈtɒskəpɪ
endoscopy
ˌenˈdɒskəpɪ
fluoroscopy
flʊəˈrɒskəpɪ
gastroscopy
ɡæsˈtrɒskəpɪ
laparoscopy
ˌlæpəˈrɒskəpɪ
laryngoscopy
ˌlərɪŋˈɡɒskəpɪ
microscopy
maɪˈkrɒskəpɪ
oneiroscopy
ˌəʊnaɪˈrɒskəpɪ
ornithoscopy
ˌɔːnɪˈθɒskəpɪ
otoscopy
əʊˈtɒskəpɪ
proctoscopy
prɒkˈtɒskəpɪ
retinoscopy
ˌrɛtɪˈnɒskəpɪ
sigmoidoscopy
ˌsɪɡmɔɪdˈɒskəpɪ
spectroscopy
spɛkˈtrɒskəpɪ
stereoscopy
ˌstɛrɪˈɒskəpɪ
ultramicroscopy
ˌʌltrəmaɪˈkrɒskəpɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OPHTHALMOSCOPY

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE OPHTHALMOSCOPY

autoscopy
coelioscopy
copy
cryoscopy
dactyloscopy
deuteroscopy
fetoscopy
galvanoscopy
hieroscopy
horoscopy
manoscopy
microwave spectroscopy
miscopy
oesophagoscopy
omoplatoscopy
peritoneoscopy
Raman spectroscopy
rhinoscopy
skiascopy
telescopy
urethroscopy

Synonyms and antonyms of ophthalmoscopy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ophthalmoscopy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OPHTHALMOSCOPY

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

Translator English - Chinese

眼底镜检查
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

oftalmoscopia
570 millions of speakers

English

ophthalmoscopy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ophthalmoscopy
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تنظير العين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

офтальмоскопия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

oftalmoscopia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ophthalmoscopy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ophtalmoscopie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ophthalmoscopy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ophthalmoskopie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

検眼鏡検査
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

검안경
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ophthalmoscopy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

soi đáy mắt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆப்தல்மாஸ்கோபி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नेत्ररोगचिकित्सा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

oftalmoskopisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

oftalmoscopia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oftalmoskopia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

офтальмоскопія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ophthalmoscopy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οφθαλμοσκόπηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ophthalmoscopy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oftalmoskopi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ophthalmoscopy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ophthalmoscopy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OPHTHALMOSCOPY»

The term «ophthalmoscopy» is regularly used and occupies the 96.499 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of ophthalmoscopy
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OPHTHALMOSCOPY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ophthalmoscopy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ophthalmoscopy» 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 ophthalmoscopy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OPHTHALMOSCOPY»

Discover the use of ophthalmoscopy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ophthalmoscopy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Panoramic Ophthalmoscopy: Optomap Images and Interpretation
Over 500 images highlight the text, many of which have never been seen before, and provide detailed visual references for numerous eye disorders.
William Jones, Gulshan Karamchandani, 2007
2
Retina in Systemic Disease: A Color Manual of Ophthalmoscopy
Highlights: Succinct descriptions and bulleted text enhance ease of use More than 300 high-quality full-color photographs demonstrate the various retinal manifestations of systemic disease and illustrate important concepts This color manual ...
Homayoun Tabandeh, Morton F. Goldberg, 2011
3
A Manual and Atlas of Medical Ophthalmoscopy
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed.
William Richard Gowers, 2009
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Atlas of laser scanning ophthalmoscopy
This atlas is the most comprehensive up-to-date reference of laser scanning ophthalmoscopy available, ideal for residents and general ophthalmologists who want to enhance their diagnostic skills.
Alexander Friedrich Scheuerle, Eckart Schmidt, H. E. (FRW) Volcker, 2004
5
Text-Book of Ophthalmoscopy.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
M D Edward G Loring, 2012
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Diseases of the Eye and Ophthalmoscopy: A Handbook for ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
A. (Adolf Eugen) Fick, 2012
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Clinical Pathways In Vitreoretinal Disease
The basic principle of ophthalmoscopy is focusing light rays from the patient's fundus onto the examiner's fundus (Fig. 3-1). This chapter reviews the various methods of ophthalmoscopy as well as the many types of tools used to examine the ...
Scott M. Steidl, Mary Elizabeth Hartnett, 2011
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A Manual of Ophthalmoscopy for the Use of Students
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Victor Daguenet, 2009
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A Manual of Ophthalmoscopy, Tr by C S Jeaffreson
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Marie Eugčne V. A. Daguenet, 2010
10
Veterinary Ophthalmology: Two Volume Set
Table 10.1.4 Lateral and Axial Magnification in Indirect Ophthalmoscopy Lateral Magnification Axial Magnification Species 14D Lens 200 Lens 300 Lens 400 Lens 14D Lens 200 Lens 30D Lens 40D Lens Dog 2.57 1.72 1.11 0.82 8.85 3.97  ...
Kirk N. Gelatt, Brian C. Gilger, Thomas J. Kern, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OPHTHALMOSCOPY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ophthalmoscopy is used in the context of the following news items.
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ISNT, IST rules of 'little benefit' in detecting early glaucoma with OCT
These rules may still be useful for those who assess the optic disc by ophthalmoscopy alone, and the same principles may also be applied to ... «Healio, Jul 15»
2
Outcomes of treatment with stereotactic radiosurgery or proton beam …
Diagnosis of a uveal melanoma was made on clinical grounds by means of slit-lamp examination, indirect ophthalmoscopy, standardised A ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
3
Expect a myriad of presentations for optic nerve head drusen
ONH drusen near the surface are usually easily visualized with ophthalmoscopy, but buried drusen may cause the nerve to have a congested, ... «Healio, Jul 15»
4
Detection of inner, outer retinal disease possible with SD-OCT
Hence, structure and function both reflected the retinal disorder that was invisible to ophthalmoscopy. In patients with an intact line under the fovea, visual acuity ... «Healio, Jun 15»
5
Don't let fear of vision loss blind you into risky decisions
The exam should also include an ophthalmoscopy, which involves examining your optic nerve. If you have elevated eye pressure but no other ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
6
A Low-Cost Digital Ophthalmoscope for Your Smartphone [Interview]
... exploiting the principle of direct ophthalmoscopy. This is why the D-EYE is so simple and so portable. I requested the patent, now pending, ... «Medgadget.com, May 15»
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The first day of clinics in Ethiopia really made me realise the true value of retinoscopy and ophthalmoscopy. Many optometrists often feel ... «Optometry Today, May 15»
8
Benchmarking Resources; 92225 vs. 92226
Q: I have been under the impression that the use of codes 92225 and 92226 — ophthalmoscopy, extended with retinal drawings, etc. — initial ... «Diagnostic Imaging, May 15»
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NEI awards $3.2 million for visionary retina research
Human retinal cells taken with adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscopy. Real-time eye tracking allows researchers to optically stimulate ... «UC Berkeley, May 15»
10
Optic Neuritis and Multiple Sclerosis, What You Should Know
Optic neuritis can be diagnosed by an ophthalmologist, who will perform several tests (e.g., ophthalmoscopy, which looks for swelling, pupillary ... «eMaxHealth, Apr 15»

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