Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌɪntrəˈaʊkjʊlər/
KK: /ɪntrəˈaʊkjələr/
Definition
Relating to something that is located inside the eyeball.
Example
The doctor measured the intraocular pressure to check for glaucoma.
Conversation

Did you hear about that new intraocular lens technology?

Yeah, it sounds pretty impressive!

I think it's fascinating how they can improve vision with intraocular implants.

Absolutely, it's amazing what modern medicine can do.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
extraocular
external
outward
Root Explanation
Intraocular → It is formed from "intra-" (meaning within) and "oculus" (meaning eye). The word describes something that is located within the eye.
Memory Tip
Think of 'intra-' meaning 'within' and 'oculus' meaning 'eye' — this helps you remember that 'intraocular' refers to something inside the eye.
Visually Confused Words
interocular
infraocular
interlocular
inocular
sinistrocular
intervascular
transocular
extraocular