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ophthalmoscopy|ɒfθælˈmɒskəpɪ|
[f. as prec. + Gr. -σκοπια looking, viewing.]
1. A branch of physiognomy, by which character is inferred from the appearance of the eyes. ? Obs.
[1727–41Chambers Cycl., Ophthalmoscopia, that branch of physiognomy which considers a person's eyes, and looks; to deduce thence the knowledge of his temperament, humour, and manners.] 1730–6Bailey (folio), Ophthalmoscopy. 1828in Webster; and in later Dicts.
2. Inspection of the interior of the eye; the use of the ophthalmoscope.
1864N. Syd. Soc. Year-bk. Med. 240 Atlas of ophthalmoscopy. 1866A. Flint Princ. Med. (1880) 104 Works which treat..of ophthalmoscopy. 1899Allbutt's Syst. Med. VI. 760 The chapter on medical ophthalmoscopy.
Hence ophthalmoscopist |-ˈɒskəpɪst|, one skilled in ophthalmoscopy.
1866A. Flint Princ. Med. (1880) 104 The student or practitioner who desire to become a skilful ophthalmoscopist. |