ophthalmologist

English

Etymology

From ophthalmology +‎ -ist.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/
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  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɔf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/, /ˌɑp.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/, /ˌɔf.θælˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/

Noun

ophthalmologist (plural ophthalmologists)

  1. A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases. Compare optometrist.
    Synonyms: eye doctor, oculist

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