ophthalmologist
English
Etymology
From ophthalmology + -ist.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.dʒɪst/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɑf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.dʒɪst/, /ˌɑp.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.dʒɪst/, /ˌɑf.θælˈmɑ.lə.dʒɪst/
Noun
ophthalmologist (plural ophthalmologists)
- A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases. Compare optometrist.
- Synonyms: eye doctor, oculist
Translations
eye specialist
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