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mo⋅noc⋅u⋅lar

[muh-nok-yuh-ler]
–adjective
1. having only one eye.
2. of, pertaining to, or for the use of only one eye: a monocular microscope.
–noun
3. a monocular instrument or device.

Origin:
1630–40; < LL monocul(us) one-eyed (see monocle ) + -ar 1


mo⋅noc⋅u⋅lar⋅ly, adverb
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mo·noc·u·lar   (mŏ-nŏk'yə-lər, mə-)   
adj.  
  1. Having or relating to one eye.

  2. Of, relating to, or intended for use by only one eye: a monocular microscope.


[From Late Latin monoculus, having one eye; see monocle.]
mo·noc'u·lar·ly adv.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: mon·oc·u·lar
Pronunciation: mä-'näk-y&-l&r, m&-
Function: adjective
1 : of, involving, oraffecting a single eye <monocular vision> monocular cataract>
2 : suitable for use with only one eye
monocular microscope> —mon·oc·u·lar·ly adverb
Medical Dictionary

monocular mo·noc·u·lar (mŏ-nŏk'yə-lər, mə-)
adj.

  1. Having or affecting one eye only.

  2. Having a single eyepiece, as certain microscopes or other optical instruments.

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