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ophthalmologist
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gist
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmä-lə-jist
ˌäp-,
-ˌthal-
: a physician who specializes in ophthalmology compare optician, optometrist
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Zoom in: The race features Miller-Meeks, an ophthalmologist who's held her seat for two terms, and Bohannan, a law professor and former state representative.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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To look for these signs, an ophthalmologist performs a comprehensive eye exam.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
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First Known Use
1834, in the meaning defined above
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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ophthalmologist. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
ophthalmologist
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gist
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmäl-ə-jəst
ˌäp-,
-ˌthal-
: a physician specializing in ophthalmology compare optician sense 2, optometrist
Medical Definition
ophthalmologist
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gist
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmäl-ə-jəst
ˌäp-
-ˌthal-
: a physician who specializes in ophthalmology compare optician sense 2, optometrist
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