Meaning & use
Periocular
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Situated in or occurring around the eye.
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The dermatologist examined the periocular skin for signs of irritation.
Swelling in the periocular region can sometimes indicate an underlying sinus infection.
A note on using this word
Periocular combines the Greek prefix "peri-" (around) with the Latin "oculus" (eye), a pattern common in medical terminology, as in "periorbital" or "perioral."
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