preorbital

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English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ orbital.

Pronunciation

Adjective

preorbital (not comparable)

  1. Occurring before an orbit is established.
  2. (anatomy) Situated in front of the orbit.

Noun

preorbital (plural preorbitals)

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

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɾeoɾbiˈtal/
  • Rhymes: -al
  • Syllabification: pre‧or‧bi‧tal

Adjective

preorbital m or f (masculine and feminine plural preorbitales)

  1. preorbital