oculism
- noun
- /ˈɑːkjəˌlɪzəm/
- Archaic
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oculismo
- Early medical texts often mention oculism as an important specialty for treating eye disorders.
Examples
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She studied oculism before ophthalmology became the more modern term for eye care.
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Advancements in oculism greatly improved the success rate of cataract surgeries in the 19th century.
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The field of oculism has advanced significantly in recent years.
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The practice of oculism involves various treatments for eye diseases.
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Advancements in oculism have led to better methods for treating various eye diseases.
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Many professionals in oculism focus on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect vision.
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Historically, oculism was essential in developing techniques that are still used in modern eye care.
Synonyms
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Part of medicine that studies and treats eye problems
Surface Forms
Morphology
oculism = oculist (transparent) = ocul + ism
Formed by productive suffixation meaning 'the practice or profession of an oculist'; knowing 'oculist' makes the meaning clear.
Etymology
Oculism comes from the Latin oculus, meaning 'eye', and is the same root you see in ocular and binoculars. So oculism is the practice of treating the eye, the work of an eye doctor.