Definition of ocular
1a : done or perceived by the eye ocular inspectionb : based on what has been seen ocular testimony
2a : of or relating to the eye ocular musclesb : resembling an eye in form or function
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Examples of ocular in a Sentence
recommends regular eye examinations for the early detection of such ocular diseases as glaucoma
Recent Examples of ocular from the Web
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And thank you to these two helpful yet lifeless dolls whose vacant ocular cavities will haunt me until end times.
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And thank you to these two helpful yet lifeless dolls whose vacant ocular cavities will haunt me until end times.
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In April, when the town signed contracts for those studies, 12 cases of ocular melanoma were known.
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Additionally, study participants over age 50, as well as those with ocular rosacea, had significantly higher risks of developing migraines than the general population.
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The next segment focuses on jungle bugs that use their ocular super powers and long sticky tongues to devour their insect brothers and sisters.
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These ocular prostheses are made by ocularists, professionals who are trained in both the fabrication and fitting of the prostheses.
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Traditionally, a child or adult who is missing an eye would be fitted with a device called an ocular prosthesis.
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Dr. Glaser also founded a research and development firm, Ocular Proteomics, for the treatment of ocular diseases.
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Origin and Etymology of ocular
Late Latin ocularis of eyes, from Latin oculus eye
Other Anatomy Terms
First Known Use of ocular
1835
OCULAR Defined for English Language Learners
ocular
playDefinition of ocular for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to the eye
OCULAR Defined for Kids
ocular
playDefinition of ocular for Students
: of or relating to the eye or eyesight ocular diseases
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of ocular
: of or relating to the eye the ocular adnexa include the eyelids and the lacrimal glands
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