ophthalmo-

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmós, “eye”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (dependent on stress) /ɒfˌθælməʊ/, /ˌɒfθəlˈmɒ/

Prefix

ophthalmo-

1. Of or relating to eyes.

Synonyms

• oculo-

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with ophthalmo-

• ophthalmologist
• ophthalmology
• ophthalmoparesis
• ophthalmophantome
• ophthalmoplegia
• ophthalmoscope
• ophthalmoscopy

 

Translations

of or relating to eyes

• Irish: oftailmi-
• Italian: oftalmo-
• Portuguese: oftalmo

References

• “ophthalmology”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911, →OCLC.