orbitalis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A muscle that controls protrusion of the eyeball.

Pronunciation

/ˌɔɹ.bəˈteɪ.lɪs/

Word forms

orbitalis orbitales

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin orbitālis, clipping of mūsculus orbitālis (“orbital muscle”). Doublet of orbital.

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