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Medical Root Words
Ophthalm-
Commonly found in terms like ophthalmology and ophthalmologist.
Literal Meaning
Eye
Actual Meaning
This refers to the EYE. So "ophthalmologist" is an eye doctor.
Examples in Context

Ophthalmologist is a doctor specializing in eye care.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Remember 'ophthalm' sounds like 'optical' for eye-related terms.
  • 2Use 'Ophthalm-' to think about eye specialists and studies.
Phrase Thesaurus
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