| ocular scoliosis | Scoliosis supposed to be due to head tilting, caused by ophthalmological dysfunction. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ocular sparganosis | Infestation of the orbits with the sparganum of Spirometra mansoni; characterised by redness and oedema of the eyelids, lacrimation, and blepharoptosis; acquired by application of infected raw frog flesh against the eye as a poultice. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ocular tension | Resistance of the tunics of the eye to deformation; it can be estimated digitally or measured by means of a tonometer. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ocular torticollis | Torticollis incident to paralysis of an extraocular muscle, especially an oblique muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ocular vertigo | Dizziness attributed to refractive errors or imbalance of the extrinsic muscles. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ocular vesicle | In the embryo, one of the paired evaginations from the ventrolateral walls of the forebrain from which the sensory and pigment layers of the retina develop. Synonym: vesicula ophthalmica, ocular vesicle, optic vesicle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ocularist | One skilled in the design, fabrication, and fitting of artificial eyes and the making of prostheses associated with the appearance or function of the eyes. Origin: L. Oculus, eye (05 Mar 2000) |
| oculary | Of or pertaining to the eye; ocular; optic; as, oculary medicines. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| oculentum | Synonym: ophthalmic ointment. Origin: Mod. L., fr. L. Oculus, eye (05 Mar 2000) |
| oculi | Plural of oculus. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
| oculina | <zoology> A genus of tropical corals, usually branched, and having a very volid texture. Origin: NL, fr. L. Oculus the eye. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| oculinacea | <zoology> A suborder of corals including many reef-building species, having round, starlike calicles. Origin: NL, fr. NL. Oculina the name of a typical genus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| oculist | One skilled in treating diseases of the eye. Origin: L. Oculus the eye: cf. F. Oculiste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| oculo- | The eye, ocular. See: ophthalmo-. Origin: L. Oculus (05 Mar 2000) |
| oculoauriculovertebral | Relating to the eyes, ears, and vertebrae. (05 Mar 2000) |