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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

oculomotor

/ˌɒkjʊˈmoʊtər/ noun · British & US
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What does oculomotor mean?

noun

The oculomotor nerve is the third cranial nerve, responsible for controlling eye movements, including upgaze, downgaze, and adduction. It also regulates the size of the pupil.

Example

"The oculomotor nerve was damaged in the accident, causing the patient to experience double vision."

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