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ophthalm/o — Eye

ophthalm/o means eye. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: ophthalmic.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Eye

• Ancient Greek: ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmos)

Examples and word parts

ophthalmic

Relating to the eye.

Word parts: ophthalm (eye) + -ic (relating to)

Recorded forms: ophthalm-, ophthalmo-

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