"ocularist" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɒkjʊləɹɪst/ Forms: ocularists [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from French oculariste, ocular + -ist. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|fr|oculariste}} Borrowed from French oculariste, {{suffix|en|ocular|ist}} ocular + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} ocularist (plural ocularists)
  1. Someone who specializes in the fabrication and fitting of ocular prostheses for people who have lost an eye or eyes due to trauma or illness. Wikipedia link: ocularist Categories (topical): Healthcare occupations, People Translations (Translations): oculariste [feminine, masculine] (French), Okularist [masculine] (German), Okularistin [feminine] (German), Augenprothetiker [masculine] (German), Augenprothetikerin [feminine] (German)

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