circumocular

/ˌsɜːrkjʊmˈɒkjʊlər/; -ˈɒkjʊlər/; -ˈɔkjʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or situated around the eye, especially relating to the orbital region

“The circumocular muscles are crucial in controlling the eye’s movement.”

2. adverb

In a way that surrounds or affects the eye, especially the orbital region

“The injury to the head affected the patient circumocularly.”

Synonyms

  • ocular
  • orbital

Antonyms

  • extrascleral
  • peripheral