Definition of Ophthalmoplegia

1. Noun. Paralysis of the motor nerves of the eye.

Generic synonyms: Palsy, Paralysis

Definition of Ophthalmoplegia

1. Noun. (medicine) A complete paralysis of the extraocular muscles which are responsible for eye movements. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Ophthalmoplegia

1. Paralysis of the ocular muscles, innervated by the oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nerves. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ophthalmoplegia

ophthalmological
ophthalmologies
ophthalmologist
ophthalmologists
ophthalmology
ophthalmomalacia
ophthalmomandibulomelic dysplasia
ophthalmomelanosis
ophthalmometer
ophthalmometers
ophthalmomycosis
ophthalmomyiasis
ophthalmopareses
ophthalmoparesis
ophthalmopathy
ophthalmoplegia (current term)
ophthalmoplegia externa
ophthalmoplegia interna
ophthalmoplegia internuclearis
ophthalmoplegia partialis
ophthalmoplegia progressiva
ophthalmoplegia totalis
ophthalmoplegic
ophthalmoplegic migraine
ophthalmoscope
ophthalmoscopes
ophthalmoscopic
ophthalmoscopy
ophthalmoscopy with reflected light
ophthalmotrope

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