Definition of Ophthalmometer

1. n. An instrument devised by Helmholtz for measuring the size of a reflected image on the convex surface of the cornea and lens of the eye, by which their curvature can be ascertained.

Definition of Ophthalmometer

1. Noun. (physiology) An instrument for measuring the size of a reflected image on the convex surface of the cornea and lens of the eye, by which their curvature can be ascertained. ¹

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Medical Definition of Ophthalmometer

1. An instrument devised by Helmholtz for measuring the size of a reflected image on the convex surface of the cornea and lens of the eye, by which their curvature can be ascertained. Origin: Gr. Eye. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ophthalmometer

ophthalmitis
ophthalmo-
ophthalmodynamometer
ophthalmodynamometry
ophthalmolith
ophthalmologic
ophthalmologic surgical procedures
ophthalmological
ophthalmologies
ophthalmologist
ophthalmologists
ophthalmology
ophthalmomalacia
ophthalmomandibulomelic dysplasia
ophthalmomelanosis
ophthalmometer (current term)
ophthalmometers
ophthalmomycosis
ophthalmomyiasis
ophthalmopareses
ophthalmoparesis
ophthalmopathy
ophthalmoplegia
ophthalmoplegia externa
ophthalmoplegia interna
ophthalmoplegia internuclearis
ophthalmoplegia partialis
ophthalmoplegia progressiva
ophthalmoplegia totalis
ophthalmoplegic

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