ophthalmologist
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for ophthalmologist, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating eye diseases and vision problems.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From ophthalmology plus the suffix "-ist," ultimately from Greek ophthalmos, "eye."
Full origin of ophthalmologist →Frequently asked questions
What does “ophthalmologist” mean?
The word “ophthalmologist” means a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating eye diseases and vision problems. In plain terms, an eye doctor who is medically trained and can treat eye disease and perform eye surgery.
How do you pronounce “ophthalmologist”?
“Ophthalmologist” is pronounced of-thal-MO-luh-jihst (/ˌɔf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “ophthalmologist” in a sentence?
Here is “ophthalmologist” used in a sentence: “The ophthalmologist detected early signs of glaucoma during the exam.”
What part of speech is “ophthalmologist”?
“Ophthalmologist” is a noun.
Where does the word “ophthalmologist” come from?
The word “ophthalmologist” comes from Greek. From ophthalmology plus the suffix "-ist," ultimately from Greek ophthalmos, "eye.".