optokinetic /op·to·ki·net·ic/ (op″to-kĭ-net´ik) pertaining to movement of the eyes, as in nystagmus.
optokinetic
op·to·ki·net·ic ( p t -k -n t  k, -k -)adj. Relating to the occurrence of twitchings or movements of the eye when moving objects are viewed. |
optokinetic
[op′tōkinet′ik]
Etymology: Gk, optikos, sight, kinesis, motion
pertaining to movement of the eyeballs in response to the movement of objects across the visual field, such as in optokinetic nystagmus. Also called opticokinetic.
optokinetic
pertaining to movement of the eyes, as in nystagmus.
optokinetic
Term referring to movements of the eyes in response to the movement of objects across the visual field. Example: optokinetic nystagmus. See vestibulo-ocular reflex.
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