ophthalmological
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8.2
- adjective
- /ˌɑfθəlməˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
- Specialized
:
oftalmológico
- The doctor explained that the ophthalmological examination would help diagnose her vision problems.
Examples
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A detailed ophthalmological assessment of the eye is necessary to identify the type of uveitis, the extent of disease within the eye, and the presence of complicating factors such as cataract, glaucoma, neovascularization, and retinal detachment.
Academic text (1991) -
A prompt ophthalmological opinion is mandatory if any concerns arise.
Academic text (2015) -
There was enough sophisticated ophthalmological equipment to outfit a small hospital.
Fiction book (1992) -
An apparent ophthalmological benefit through the use of CPAP has been demonstrated.
Academic text (2011) -
Quantitative virological and ophthalmological profiles of the patient are shown in figures 1 and 2, respectively.
Academic text (1995) -
We report a virological and ophthalmological investigation of a patient with AIDS who declined treatment for HCMV retinitis.
Academic text (1995) -
It should provide facilities for a complete medical, psychological, psychiatric, ophthalmological, optometric, and socioeconomic evaluation for clients of all ages.
Academic text (2006) -
Among the sites the delegation visited were the National School of Public Health, the Latin American Medical School, the National Center for Medical Sciences Information, the Center for the Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS, the National Oncology Institute, a vaccine research and development facility, and an ophthalmological hospital.
Academic text (2013) -
Effective simulations have typically been created by vendors or professional organizations to provide a form of professional development (e.g., from the American Ophthalmological Association, a simulation of visual impairments) or by nonprofit educational organizations (e.g., from a public broadcasting station, a simulation of learning disabilities).
Academic text (2015) -
Regular ophthalmological check-ups are essential for preventing eye diseases as you age.
Synonyms
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6.8
About the eyes and how you see
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7.8
About the eye or eye care
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8.0
Relating to the study or treatment of eyes and eye diseases
Relating to medical care for the eye
How Eye-Related
Surface Forms
Morphology
ophthalmological = ophthalmology (semi-transparent) = ophthalm + log + ical
The suffix '-ical' transforms 'ophthalmology' into an adjective, but the root 'ophthalm' is not a standalone English word, making it less transparent.
Etymology
Ophthalmological comes from the Greek root ophthalmos meaning 'eye' and the ending -logy meaning 'study'. So, ophthalmological refers to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of the eyes.