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interpupillary
[ in-ter-pyoo-puh-ler-ee ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈpyu pəˌlɛr i /
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adjective Anatomy.
between the pupils of the eyes: interpupillary distance.
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Origin of interpupillary
First recorded in 1905–10; inter- + pupillary2
Words nearby interpupillary
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How to use interpupillary in a sentence
(g) The frame shall be constructed with jointed bars for interpupillary adjustment.
Visual Signaling|Signal Corps United States Army(e) This glass shall be constructed with jointed bars for interpupillary adjustment.
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Medical definitions for interpupillary
interpupillary
[ ĭn′tər-pyōō′pə-lĕr′ē ]
adj.
Occurring between the pupils of the eyes, referring especially to the distance between the pupils.
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