Medical Root
ocul/o
ocul/o means eye (from the Latin oculus, meaning eye).
What does ocul/o mean?
The root ocul/o means eye. It comes from the Latin word oculus. You will see it in words that describe the eye, its position, or its movements. For example, oculomotor relates to movement of the eye. It is one of two common word parts for the eye, alongside the Greek-derived ophthalm/o, which tends to appear in the names of eye conditions and specialties.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ocul/o mean?
The root ocul/o means eye and comes from Latin.
What is the difference between ocul/o and ophthalm/o?
Both mean eye. Ocul/o is from Latin and often describes position or movement, while ophthalm/o is from Greek and appears in condition names and specialties.
What does intraocular mean?
It means within the eye, combining intra- (within) and ocul/o (eye).
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