Anteocular

/ˌæntɪˈɑkjələr/ adjective

Definition

Positioned in front of the eye or before the eye; located anterior to the eye socket or eyeball.

Etymology

From Latin ante (before) + ocular (from oculus, eye); anatomical term describing structures forward of the eye.

Kelly Says

Fish and reptile specialists use anteocular to describe the area just in front of an animal's eye, which often has distinct scales or coloring patterns useful for species identification!

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