suborbit

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English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ orbit.

Pronunciation

Noun

suborbit (plural suborbits)

  1. The lower part of the orbit of the eye
    • 2016 January 21, “Implicit Processing of the Eyes and Mouth: Evidence from Human Electrophysiology”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
      Electrode pairs (bipolar) were placed at the supra- and suborbit of the right eye and at the external canthi of the eyes.