- refractionist
- \\rə̇ˈfraksh(ə)nə̇st, rēˈf-\ noun
(-s)
: one skilled in the practical application of the laws of refraction especially to the determination of errors of refraction in the eye
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
refractionist
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