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Webster 1913 Edition


Ophthalmoscopy

Ophˊthal-mos′co-py

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
ophthalmoscopie
.]
1.
A branch of physiognomy which deduces the knowledge of a person’s temper and character from the appearance of the eyes.
2.
Examination of the eye with the ophthalmoscope.

Webster 1828 Edition


Ophthalmoscopy

OPHTHALMOS'COPY

,
Noun.
[Gr. the eye, and to view.]
A branch of physiognomy which deduces the knowledge of a man's temper and manner from the appearance of the eyes.

Definition 2024


ophthalmoscopy

ophthalmoscopy

English

Noun

ophthalmoscopy (uncountable)

  1. Examination of the eye with an ophthalmoscope.
  2. The design, construction and use of ophthalmoscopes.