subscleral

/ˌsʌbskliˈɛrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or situated below the sclera, especially of the eye

“The doctor examined the subscleral area of the patient’s eye.”

2. noun

the part of the eye located below the sclera

“The surgeon made an incision in the subscleral tissue to remove the tumor.”

Synonyms

  • subconjunctival
  • subfoveal

Antonyms

  • supracleral