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ophthalmologist

/ɒfˈθælmələdʒɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does ophthalmologist mean?

noun

A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye and visual system.

Example

"The ophthalmologist performed surgery to correct the patient's cataracts."

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