ophthalmology. the branch of health science dealing with the eye, including its anatomy, physiology, pathology, and other aspects. adj., adj ophthalmologÂ´ic. (of'thal-mol'Å-jÄ), Avoid the misspellings opthalmology, ophthamology, or opthamology.
What is the theory of evolution? Quick Answer. The theory of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin entails the evolution by natural selection of all life on earth. It states that new generations are born with different inheritable traits, and that the traits that are superior for survival will be passed on to new generations.
Chapter 16. 1. The process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms is called evolution. 2. A well-supported explanation of phenomena that have occurred in the natural world is a theory. 3. Charles Darwin.