Of or relating to the eyes and the head; specifically designating or relating to reflex movement of the eyes when the head is passively turned (normally to the side opposite to that in which the head is turned), used in the assessment of level of consciousness.
Origin
Early 20th century.
Definition of oculocephalic in US English:
oculocephalic
adjective
Medicine
Of or relating to the eyes and the head; specifically designating or relating to reflex movement of the eyes when the head is passively turned (normally to the side opposite to that in which the head is turned), used in the assessment of level of consciousness.