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ARVO

ARVO

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An international group of scientists and doctors who study the eye and share research
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: ARVO
  • The ARVO is an international organization that connects professionals dedicated to vision research.

Examples

  • The use of rats in this study conformed to the Statement for the Use of Animals in Ophthalmic and Vision Research (ARVO 2013).

    Academic text (2014)

  • The research is being presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the ARVO in Seattle, which focuses on advancements in vision science.

  • Many leading scientists in the field are members of the ARVO, sharing their findings at annual conferences.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

ARVO is a short name made from the first letters of Association, Research, Vision, and Ophthalmology. So, ARVO is the name for the international group of eye researchers and the big conference where they share new discoveries.