Frontoorbital

/ˌfrɒntəʊˈɔːrbɪtəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to both the forehead area and the eye socket region in anatomy.

Etymology

Combining fronto- (Latin frons, 'forehead') with orbital (from Latin orbita, 'orbit'). Used in anatomy to describe structures spanning the forehead and eye region.

Kelly Says

Frontoorbital fractures are serious injuries that can damage both the protective bone above your eyebrows and the delicate socket holding your eye—surgeons use this precise term to communicate exactly where the damage is.

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