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Topic: Science

ophthalmic

IPA: /ɒfˈθælmɪk/

KK: /ɑfˈθælmɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the eye or its functions.

Example: The doctor prescribed ophthalmic drops to help with my eye irritation.

ophthalmologic

IPA: /ˌɒfθæl.məˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/

KK: /ɑfˌθælməˈlɒdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.

Example: The ophthalmologic examination revealed that she had a minor eye condition.

ophthalmologist

IPA: /ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /ɔfˈθælməˌlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A doctor who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and vision problems.

Example: After experiencing vision issues, I made an appointment with an ophthalmologist.

ophthalmology

IPA: /ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒi/

KK: /ɑfˌθælməˈlədʒi/

noun

Definition: This is a field of medicine that focuses on the study and treatment of the eye and its diseases.

Example: She decided to specialize in ophthalmology to help people with vision problems.

ophthalmoscope

IPA: //ˌɒfθəlˈmoʊskoʊp//

KK: /ˈɔfθəlˌmɒskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A tool used by doctors to look inside the eye, especially to see the retina and other parts.

Example: The doctor used an ophthalmoscope to check my eyesight during the examination.

ophthalmoscopic

IPA: /ˌɒfθəlˈmɒskəʊpɪk/

KK: /ɔfˌθæl.məˈskɒp.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a medical instrument used to examine the inside of the eye.

Example: The doctor used an ophthalmoscopic examination to check for any issues with my vision.

ophthalmoscopy

IPA: /ɒfˈθæl.məˌskəʊ.pi/

KK: /ɔfˈθæl.məˌskə.pi/

noun

Definition: A medical examination technique used to look at the inside of the eye, particularly the retina and optic nerve, using a special instrument called an ophthalmoscope.

Example: The doctor performed an ophthalmoscopy to check for any signs of eye disease.

opiated

IPA: /oʊˈpiː.eɪ.tɪd/

KK: /oʊˈpiː.eɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describes someone or something that has been treated with or is affected by a substance that dulls pain or induces sleep, often derived from opium.

Example: After the surgery, he felt opiated and drowsy due to the medication.

verb

Definition: To have administered or taken a drug that causes sleep or pain relief, often derived from opium.

Example: The doctor opiated the patient to help manage their severe pain after surgery.

opioid

IPA: /ˈoʊ.pi.ɔɪd/

KK: /ˈoʊpiˌɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or derived from a class of drugs that are used to relieve pain and can be addictive.

Example: The doctor prescribed an opioid to help manage the patient's severe pain.

noun

Definition: A type of drug that is similar to opiates and can relieve pain, but is not made from opium.

Example: Doctors sometimes prescribe opioids to help manage severe pain after surgery.

oppilate

IPA: /əˈpɪleɪt/

KK: /ɑˈpɪleɪt/

verb

Definition: To block or obstruct something, preventing it from passing or moving freely.

Example: The fallen tree oppilated the road, making it impossible for cars to pass.

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