ophthalmology: Meaning and Definition of

oph•thal•mol•o•gy

Pronunciation: (of"thul-mol'u-jē, -thu-, -thal-, op"-), [key]
— n.
  1. the branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye.
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