peribulbar

/ˌpɛrɪˈbʌlbər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or surrounding the eyeball

“The peribulbar injection was used to numb the area around the eye before surgery.”

2. noun

a peribulbar injection

“The patient received a peribulbar injection to anesthetize the area around her eye.”

Synonyms

  • orbital
  • periorbital

Antonyms

  • intraocular