OPHTHALMOSCOPIA
\ˌɒfθɐlməskˈə͡ʊpi͡ə], \ˌɒfθɐlməskˈəʊpiə], \ˌɒ_f_θ_ɐ_l_m_ə_s_k_ˈəʊ_p_iə]\
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The art of judging of the temper, &c., of a person by examining his eyes. The art of judging of health or disease by inspection of the eyes. Exploration of the eyes in order to a diagnosis. An Opthalmoscope, ophthalmoscopium, ophthalmoscopum, has been invented, which by reflecting the light on the retina enables the condition of the interior of the eye to be appreciated. To a form of the opthalmoscope the name Anugnostakis has been given, after a young Greek physician, who, it was thought, invented it.
By Robley Dunglison
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