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单词 postocular
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Definition of postocular in English:

postocular

adjective ˌpəʊstˈɒkjʊləˌpəʊstˈɒkjʊlə
Anatomy Zoology
  • Situated behind the eye. Opposed to preocular.

noun ˌpəʊstˈɒkjʊləˌpəʊstˈɒkjʊlə
Anatomy Zoology
  • In a snake or lizard: a scale situated immediately behind the eye.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Transactions of the American Philosophical Society. From post- + -ocular, after preocular.

Definition of postocular in US English:

postocular

adjective
Anatomy Zoology
  • Situated behind the eye. Opposed to preocular.

noun
Anatomy Zoology
  • In a snake or lizard: a scale situated immediately behind the eye.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Transactions of the American Philosophical Society. From post- + -ocular, after preocular.

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