ocular

adjective oc·u·lar \ ˈä-kyə-lər \

Definition of ocular

1 a :done or perceived by the eye

ocular inspection

b :based on what has been seen

ocular testimony

2 a :of or relating to the eye

ocular muscles

b :resembling an eye in form or function

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recommends regular eye examinations for the early detection of such ocular diseases as glaucoma

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Ocular syphilis, which can strike at any stage of infection, often appears as blurred vision and reddened eyes.

— author: jan hoffman, Alaska Dispatch News, "Hunting a killer in Oklahoma: Sex, drugs and the return of syphilis," 25 Aug. 2017
Conscious reading, after all, is a demanding ocular and mental activity that satisfies specific intellectual reward centers.

— virginia heffernan, WIRED, "The Great Tech Panic: The Internet Is the Uncanniest Valley," 25 Aug. 2017
Ocular syphilis, which can strike at any stage of infection, often appears as blurred vision and reddened eyes.

— jan hoffman, The Seattle Times, "Once thought all but conquered, syphilis has come roaring back," 24 Aug. 2017
And thank you to these two helpful yet lifeless dolls whose vacant ocular cavities will haunt me until end times.

— alexia fernandez, PEOPLE.com, "Ryan Reynolds Reveals He Once Saved His Nephew’s Life," 27 June 2017
And thank you to these two helpful yet lifeless dolls whose vacant ocular cavities will haunt me until end times.

— alexia fernandez, EW.com, "Ryan Reynolds reveals he once saved his nephew's life," 27 June 2017
In April, when the town signed contracts for those studies, 12 cases of ocular melanoma were known.

— bruce henderson, charlotteobserver, "As studies of a rare eye cancer in a small town continue, the number of cases grows," 22 June 2017
Additionally, study participants over age 50, as well as those with ocular rosacea, had significantly higher risks of developing migraines than the general population.

— dr. leslie baumann, miamiherald, "Migraines and rosacea may be connected, study says," 12 June 2017
The next segment focuses on jungle bugs that use their ocular super powers and long sticky tongues to devour their insect brothers and sisters.

— michael heaton, cleveland.com, "'Incredible Predators' combines entertainment and education (review)," 22 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of ocular

Late Latin ocularis of eyes, from Latin oculus eye

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First Known Use: 1598

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ocular Synonyms

Synonyms

visual, optic, optical

Antonyms

nonvisual

Related Words

seeing, sighted; focusing (also focussing)

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

ocular

noun

Definition of ocular

:eyepiece

First Known Use of ocular

1835

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ocular

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Definition of ocular for English Language Learners

: of or relating to the eye

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ocular

adjective oc·u·lar \ ˈä-kyə-lər \

Definition of ocular for Students

:of or relating to the eye or eyesight

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ocular

adjective oc·u·lar \ ˈäk-yə-lər \

medical Definition of ocular

:of or relating to the eye

the ocular adnexa include the eyelids and the lacrimal glands

ocular

noun

medical Definition of ocular

:eyepiece

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