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eyedrop

/ˈaɪ.drɒp/

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noun

/ˈaɪ.drɒp/B2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее одну каплю жидкости, вводимую с помощью глазной пипетки, или метод, используемый офтальмологами для промывания глаза.

A noun referring to a single drop of liquid administered from an eye dropper, or a method used by ophthalmologists to irrigate the eye.

  1. Liquid drop for the eyeB1formalmedical

    A small amount of liquid medicine, usually administered from a dropper, meant to be placed directly into the eye for therapeutic purposes.

    ruГлазная капля

    • The doctor told him to put one eyedrop in each eye twice a day.
    • She squeezed the bottle gently and an eyedrop fell onto her eye.
    • Always wash your hands before applying an eyedrop.
  2. Procedure to flush the eyeB2formalmedical

    A method used by ophthalmologists to irrigate the eye, often to remove foreign objects or cleanse the eye surface.

    ruПромывание глаза

    • The ophthalmologist performed an eyedrop to wash out the dust particles.
    • For chemical exposure, an immediate eyedrop rinse is essential.
    • The nurse prepared a saline eyedrop for the patient.
Forms
  • eyedrops plural form
  • eyedrops' possessive plural form
  • eyedrop's possessive singular form