OCULIST

ophthalmologist, eye doctor, oculist

(noun) a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye

optometrist, oculist

(noun) a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

oculist (plural oculists)

An ophthalmologist

An optometrist

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


Oc"u*list, n. Etym: [L. oculus the eye: cf. F. oculiste.]

Definition: One skilled in treating diseases of the eye.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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