adj.
Located above the orbit of the eye: the supraorbital ridge.
supraorbital
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su·pra·or·bi·tal (sū'prə-ôr'bĭ-tl)  |
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(sū'prə-ôr'bĭ-tl)
adj.
adj.
Located above the orbit of the eye.
| Veterinary Dictionary: supraorbital |
Above the orbit.
- s. foramen — see supraorbital foramen.
- s. nerve block — the anesthetic agent is injected into the supraorbital foramen. Anesthesia is obtained in the middle of the upper eyelid and the palpebral nerve supply is blocked.
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
located or occurring above the eye socket
Synonym: supraoccular
Pertains to noun: eye socket (meaning #1)
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