interpupillary

[ in-ter-pyoo-puh-ler-ee ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈpyu pəˌlɛr i /

adjective Anatomy.

between the pupils of the eyes: interpupillary distance.

Origin of interpupillary

First recorded in 1905–10; inter- + pupillary2

Words nearby interpupillary

interpretive centre, interpretive semantics, interprovincial, interproximal, interproximal space, interpupillary, interquartile range, interracial, interracialism, interradial, interradicular alveoloplasty

Example sentences from the Web for interpupillary

  • (g) The frame shall be constructed with jointed bars for interpupillary adjustment.

    Visual Signaling |Signal Corps United States Army

  • (e) This glass shall be constructed with jointed bars for interpupillary adjustment.

    Visual Signaling |Signal Corps United States Army

Medical definitions for interpupillary

interpupillary
[ ĭn′tər-pyōō′pə-lĕr′ē ]

adj.

Occurring between the pupils of the eyes, referring especially to the distance between the pupils.