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Ocular

Definition
noun, plural: oculars
Eyepiece of the microscope; the lens at the end of certain optical instruments (e.g. telescopes) used to view the image of an object, scene, etc.
adjective
(1) Resembling the eye in terms of form, or function (e.g. ocular organ)
(2) Of or pertaining to the use of eyes (for sight); visual
Supplement
Word origin: Latin ocularis, from oculus (eye)
Related term(s):

monocular
binocular
subocular
preocular
postocular
dextrocular
Adaptation ocular
Fixation ocular
Ocular tension
Ocular albinism
Ocular cone
Ocular cup

Last updated on July 28th, 2021

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