slit lamp

[/slɪt læmp/]
nounpl: slit lamps
lâmpada de fenda
1. An ophthalmic instrument consisting of a specialized microscope with a narrow beam of light used to examine the anterior and posterior segments of the eye
The ophthalmologist used a slit lamp to detect the corneal abrasion.
O oftalmologista utilizou a lâmpada de fenda para detectar a abrasão corneal.
2. A diagnostic device that allows magnified examination of eye structures including the cornea, lens, and retina
During the eye examination, the patient was positioned at the slit lamp for detailed observation.
Durante o exame oftalmológico, o paciente foi posicionado à lâmpada de fenda para observação detalhada.
The slit lamp is a fundamental diagnostic tool in ophthalmology practiced worldwide. In Brazil and Portugal, the term 'lâmpada de fenda' is the standard medical terminology used in all eye clinics and hospitals. Its use is essential in routine eye examinations and is considered a basic skill requirement for ophthalmologists and optometrists in both Portuguese-speaking countries and the USA.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
biomicroscopeophthalmic microscopelamp microscope

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lâmpada de fenda
Standard medical terminology used in ophthalmology clinics
São Paulo
lâmpada de fenda
Common usage in major medical institutions and hospitals
Portugal
lâmpada de fenda
Identical terminology used in Portuguese medical practice
USA Medical English
slit lamp
Standard term in American ophthalmology; sometimes shortened to 'slit' in clinical settings

Related Words

ophthalmoscopetonometervisual acuitycorneaanterior chamberposterior segment
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