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Noun: arteria ophthalmica
  1. A branch of the internal carotid artery that supplies the eye and neighbouring structures
    "The arteria ophthalmica was examined for signs of occlusion in cases of sudden vision loss";
    - ophthalmic artery

Derived forms: arteria ophthalmicas

Type of: arteria, arterial blood vessel, artery

Encyclopedia: Arteria ophthalmica