Definition

Relating to the movement of the eyes, especially in response to visual stimuli.

Example

The optokinetic response helps stabilize our vision when we move our heads.

Conversation

I recently learned about optokinetic responses in my biology class.

Oh really? What exactly does that mean?

It refers to how our eyes move in response to moving objects.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know our eyes could react like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Optokinetic → It is formed from "opto-" (from Greek "optos", meaning vision or sight) and "kinetic" (from Greek "kinetikos", meaning relating to motion). The word "optokinetic" refers to the movement related to vision or sight, particularly in the context of eye movement in response to visual stimuli.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vision' ('opto-') and 'motion' ('kinetic') to remember that 'optokinetic' relates to the movement of the eyes in response to what we see.

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