Asked by Ayana Walker on Jun 11, 2024

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What word means pertaining to outside the eye?

A) endo-ocular
B) periocular
C) intraocular
D) extraocular

Endo-ocular

Pertaining to within the eye.

Periocular

Relating to or situated around the eye.

Intraocular

Pertaining to within the eye, often used to describe pressures or devices placed inside the eye.

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Abhinav SinghJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The term "extraocular" refers to anything outside of the eye itself, such as the muscles and tissues that surround and support the eye. The other choices have different meanings:
- A) "Endo-ocular" would mean inside the eye.
- B) "Periocular" would refer to anything around the eye, such as the eyelids, brow, and orbital bone.
- C) "Intraocular" would mean inside the eye, specifically referring to structures such as the lens and vitreous humor.