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Definition of ophthalmology
: a branch of medical science dealing with the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye
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Recent Examples of ophthalmology from the Web
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The bride, 34, is a fellow in neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Iowa.
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The group took classes in human ophthalmology in the morning and attended regular veterinary classes in the afternoon.
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One of his rarest books is the first book on Cuban ophthalmology, from 1848.
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Health Center South began as an ophthalmology practice in downtown Dothan more than 30 years ago.
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The company’s systems are used by 10,000 physicians in all 50 states, with a focus on four specialties: dermatology, gastroenterology, orthopedics and ophthalmology.
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Dr. Glaser, who spent 13 years at Hopkins, was professor of ophthalmology and director of the Center for Vitreo-retinal Research at the Wilmer Eye Institute.
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The bride, 29, is a third-year resident in ophthalmology at the Columbia University Medical Center Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute in New York.
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But not all volunteers come with an expertise like ophthalmology.
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First Known Use of ophthalmology
circa 1842
OPHTHALMOLOGY Defined for English Language Learners
ophthalmology
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medical : the study of the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye
Medical Dictionary
ophthalmology
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ophthalmologies
: a branch of medical science dealing with the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye
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