Preorbital

Word PREORBITAL
Character 10
Hyphenation pre or bit al
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Preorbital"

What do we mean by preorbital?

Occurring before the orbit, as of an artificial satellite, has been established. adjective

Placed in front of the orbit of the eye.

In ichthyology, a bone in front of the eye which belongs to fhe suborbital series of dermal bones. It usually bears a sensory tube continued from the suborbitals. noun

Situated in front or the orbit. adjective

Occurring before an orbit is established. adjective

Situated in front of the orbit. adjective

A lacrimal gland located in front of a deer's eye

Synonyms and Antonyms for Preorbital

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The word "preorbital" in example sentences

Hirola - Called the 'four-eye antelope' because its preorbital glands look like a second set of eyes. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Quinn grunted and busied himself with preorbital checks. ❋ Gier, Scott (2005)

The animal has a markedly elongated face with large warts, particularly the infraorbital wart and the smaller preorbital and mandibular warts. ❋ Unknown (1983)

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