pupillary

¹

[ pyoo-puh-ler-ee ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a pupil or student.

pupillary

²

[ pyoo-puh-ler-ee ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

1. pertaining to the pupil of the eye.

pupillary

¹

/ ˈpjuːpɪlərɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to a pupil or a legal ward

pupillary

²

/ ˈpjuːpɪlərɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to the pupil of the eye

Derived Forms

• ˌpupilˈlarity, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pupillary¹

1605–15; < Latin pūpill ( āris ) ( pupil ¹, -ar ¹ ) + -ary

Origin of pupillary²

1785–95; < Latin pūpill ( a ) pupil ² + -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of pupillary¹

C17: from pupil ¹+ -ary

Origin of pupillary²

C18: from Latin pūpilla pupil ²

Example Sentences

No perception of light, good pupillary reaction, ophthalmoscopic report normal.

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Couching is the removal of the lens from the pupillary area by depressing it backwards into the vitreous.

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Pterygium should be removed when advancing across the cornea, especially when the pupillary area is becoming involved.

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Instantly the eyelids were seen to separate and the pupillary orifice to enlarge.

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Without it, the individual still shows the pupillary reflex to light, but has no sensations of sight.

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