ophthalmic


Definition: Meaning of, ophthalmic in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɒfˈθalmɪk;ɒpˈθalmɪk /

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[only before noun] [medical]
  1. relating to the eyes and the illnesses that affect them
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ophthalmic used in phrases

  • inferior ophthalmic vein (noun)
    1. a vein that drains a venous network in the floor and medial wall of the eye socket
  • ophthalmic artery (noun)
    1. a branch of the internal carotid artery that supplies the eye and neighbouring structures
  • ophthalmic vein (noun)
    1. either of two veins that serve the eye; empties into the cavernous sinus
  • superior ophthalmic vein (noun)
    1. a vein that begins at the inner angle of the eye socket and passes through the superior orbital fissure to empty into the cavernous sinus
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