ophthalmology
noun/ˌɑfθælˈmɑlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #13,955 most common English word
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of eye disorders.
Example sentence
She decided to specialize in ophthalmology after becoming fascinated by diseases of the eye.
Synonyms & related words
- optometry
- oculistry
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