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What does ophthalmo- mean?

Ophthalmo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “eye.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.Ophthalmo- comes from the Greek �DZ��ٳ󲹱���ó��, meaning “eye.” Related to �DZ��ٳ󲹱���ó�� is ����, Greek for “eye” or “face,” and source of such combining forms as -opia, -opsia, and opto-. The Latin word for “eye” is oculus, source of the combining form oculo-.What are variants of ophthalmo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, ophthalmo- becomes ophthalm-, as in ophthalmalgia.