postorbital

adjective

post·​or·​bit·​al ˌpōst-ˈȯr-bə-tᵊl How to pronounce postorbital (audio)
: situated behind the eye socket

Examples of postorbital in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of postorbital was circa 1836

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“Postorbital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postorbital. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

postorbital

adjective
post·​or·​bit·​al -ˈȯr-bət-ᵊl How to pronounce postorbital (audio)
: situated or occurring behind the orbit of the eye
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