oc·u·list
| \ ˈä-kyə-list
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Definition of oculist
1
: ophthalmologist
2
: optometrist
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“Oculist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oculist. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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oculist
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oc·u·list
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Medical Definition of oculist
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: ophthalmologist
2
: optometrist
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