ophthalmology — the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːfθælˈmɑːlədʒi/
Korean meaning: 눈의 질환과 장애를 진단하고 치료하는 의학 분야, 안과학
Korean pronunciation: 오프**썰**몰러지
Example Sentences
- After years of studying ophthalmology, Dr. Kim could spot eye problems faster than a hawk spots a mouse.
- The ophthalmology clinic was so advanced that patients joked they could see into the future after treatment.
- Modern ophthalmology has made tremendous advances in treating various eye conditions.
ophthalmology
NOUN//ˌɑːfθælˈmɑːlədʒi//
the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye
an ophthalmologist wearing a white coat carefully examines a patient's eye using a specialized ophthalmoscope instrument. The doctor holds the device close to the patient's face while looking through the eyepiece to inspect the retina. The patient sits still in the examination chair as bright light from the instrument illuminates their eye. The doctor's focused expression shows concentration as they diagnose potential eye disorders. Medical equipment and eye charts fill the background of the examination room. A nurse assists by taking notes on the patient's eye health condition. the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye
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Origin
그리스어에서 유래된 단어로, '눈'을 뜻하는 'ophthalmos'와 '학문'을 뜻하는 'logia'가 결합되어 만들어졌습니다. 고대 그리스인들이 눈을 '영혼의 창'이라 여겨 특별히 연구했던 것에서 시작되었습니다.
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“After years of studying ophthalmology, Dr. Kim could spot eye problems faster than a hawk spots a mouse.”
“The ophthalmology clinic was so advanced that patients joked they could see into the future after treatment.”
“Modern ophthalmology has made tremendous advances in treating various eye conditions.”
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