How Do You Spell LAPIS OPHTHALMICUS?

Pronunciation: [lˈapiz ɒfθˈalmɪkəs] (IPA)

Lapis ophthalmicus is a Latin term that describes the medical condition commonly referred to as "granulomatosis with polyangiitis," that causes inflammation of blood vessels in the eyes, sinuses and lungs. The word "lapis" means "stone" and "ophthalmicus" means "of the eye." The correct pronunciation of this term is 'la:pis ɑfθɑl'mɪkəs'. The IPA transcription indicates that the stress is on the first syllable of 'ophthalmicus'. The correct spelling of this term is crucial for medical professionals in effectively communicating diagnoses and treatments for this condition.

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LAPIS OPHTHALMICUS Meaning and Definition

  1. Lapis ophthalmicus is a Latin term that translates to "eye stone" in English. It is a historical medical term that refers to a dense, smooth, and round-shaped substance, often made of polished stone or glass, that was placed on the eyes for medicinal purposes.

    In ancient times, lapis ophthalmicus was believed to have a therapeutic effect on the eyes and was used as a form of eye medicine. The substance was usually applied to the eyelids or rubbed against the eyelashes, aiming to improve eye health, reduce inflammation, or alleviate eye-related symptoms.

    The composition of lapis ophthalmicus varied throughout history and different cultures. In some cases, it was made from natural minerals like lapis lazuli, malachite, or hematite. These stones were believed to possess healing properties and were ground into a smooth, rounded shape to facilitate application on the eyes. In other instances, lapis ophthalmicus was created from glass, often tinted to mimic the appearance of genuine gemstones.

    While lapis ophthalmicus was once widely used in traditional medicine, its practice has diminished over time as medical knowledge and techniques have evolved. Today, it is mainly recognized as a historical artifact, representing the early understanding and treatment of eye conditions in ancient cultures.

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    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for LAPIS OPHTHALMICUS

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Etymology of LAPIS OPHTHALMICUS

The term "lapis ophthalmicus" is derived from Latin and its etymology can be broken down as follows:

- "Lapis" means "stone" in Latin.

- "Ophthalmicus" comes from the Greek word "ophthalmos", which means "eye".

Therefore, "lapis ophthalmicus" translates to "eye stone" in English. This term was historically used to describe a specific type of gemstone believed to possess healing properties for the eyes.