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What is a root suffix or prefix of word ophthalmologist?

The root of the word "ophthalmologist" is ophthalm.

Ophthalm comes from the Greek word *ophthalmos* meaning "eye".

The suffix -ologist means "one who studies or specializes in".

Therefore, an ophthalmologist is someone who specializes in the study and treatment of the eye.

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