ocular

adjective oc·u·lar \ ˈä-kyə-lər \

|Updated on: 1 Aug 2018

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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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Examples of ocular in a Sentence

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

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The researchers also recorded activity from the ocular tectum, a brain area involved in basic visual processing in owls and many other vertebrates.

— joanna klein, New York Times, "Owls See the World Much Like We Do," 3 July 2018
Of these, 32,000 aged between 40 and 69 had provided information pertinent to the study, namely ocular scans and relevant scores from cognitive tests.

— The Economist, "The eye's structure holds information about the health of the mind," 28 June 2018
Unfortunately, doctors don't know exactly what causes rosacea, and the same goes for ocular rosacea.

— kaleigh fasanella, Allure, "How to Tell If Your Bloodshot Eyes Are Actually Ocular Rosacea," 6 June 2018
The exact cause of ocular melanoma is still unknown.

— mark lieber, CNN, "Group of rare eye cancer cases baffles experts," 1 May 2018
Although ocular melanoma is the most common type of eye cancer, that doesn’t mean it’s widespread.

— amanda macmillan, Health.com, "What Is Ocular Melanoma? This Rare Eye Cancer Has Struck 36 Graduates of Auburn University," 1 May 2018
The mechanism behind ocular migraines isn’t 100 percent understood, but experts have their theories.

— korin miller, SELF, "Ocular Migraines Shouldn’t Exist, But They Do, So Here’s What to Know," 7 June 2018
There is currently no cure for ocular melanoma, and treatment typically involves the removal of the eye affected by the cancer.

— emily price, Fortune, "A Rare Eye Cancer Has Started to Appear in 2 States," 1 May 2018
The victim, whose last name is Yao, is in the ICU and is on a waitlist for an ocular surgeon who can repair damage to his eye.

— Houston Chronicle, "About the survey," 23 Apr. 2018

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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

in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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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

in the meaning defined above

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OCULAR Defined for English Language Learners

ocular

adjective

Definition of ocular for English Language Learners

: of or relating to the eye

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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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