Overelevation

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    excessive elevation uncountable

    "Overaction of the inferior oblique muscle (IOOM) is manifest by overelevation of the adducted eye."

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"Overaction of the inferior oblique muscle (IOOM) is manifest by overelevation of the adducted eye."

Etymology

From over- + elevation.

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