suborbital
/sʌbˈɔrbɪtəl/
adjective
- Relating to a flight path that goes into space but does not complete a full orbit around Earth.
- Suborbital flights are often used for scientific experiments in microgravity.
- The company launched a suborbital rocket that reached the edge of space.
- Tourists can now buy tickets for short suborbital trips.
- Located below the eye socket (orbit) in anatomy.
- A fracture in the suborbital region can cause vision problems.
- The suborbital bone helps support the eye in many vertebrates.
- The doctor gently pressed on her suborbital area to check for swelling.
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