deorsumduction

de·or·sum·duc·tion

(dē-ōr'sŭm-dŭk'shŭn), Avoid the misspelling/mispronunciation dorsumduction.

Rotation of one eye downward.

Synonym(s): infraduction

[L. deorsum, downward, + duco, to lead]

deorsumduction

/de·or·sum·duc·tion/ (de-or″sum-duk´shun) infraduction.

deorsumduction

(dē-or″sŭm-dŭk′shŭn) [L. deorsum, downward, + ducere, to lead]

A downward turn.

depression

Downward rotation of an eye. It is accomplished by the inferior rectus and superior oblique muscles. It can be induced by using base-up prisms. Syn. infraduction; deorsumduction.