noun
orbit
The bony cavity that contains the eye.
The scan shows the bones around the orbit.
Etymology
Latin orbita means a track or circular course. Anatomy applied the word to the rounded socket surrounding the eye.
More examples
- The injury affected the left orbit.
- A model displayed both eye orbits.
- The surgeon examined the edge of the orbit.
Forms
orbit · orbits
Similar words
- eye socket
- The plain anatomical equivalent.