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Definition of opticociliary in English:

opticociliary

Pronunciation /ˌɒptɪkə(ʊ)ˈsɪlɪəri/

adjective

Medicine

  • 1Of or relating to the optic and ciliary nerves (rare).

  • 2Designating or relating to abnormal connections between ciliary (choroidal) and retinal veins or other blood vessels, especially in the region of the optic disc.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary.