circumbulbar

/sərˈkʌmbʌlˌbɑr/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to or located near the eyeball

“The circumbulbar muscle played a crucial role in the eye’s movement.”

2. noun

a nerve or a muscle in the orbit near the eyeball

“The surgeon carefully examined the patient’s circumbulbar nerve.”

Synonyms

  • orbital
  • periorbital

Antonyms

  • distant
  • remote