# cine

/sˈɪn/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cine
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a prefix used in medical terms to describe things related to the eye. It comes from the Greek word for eye.

For teachers: a combining form derived from the Greek 'kyne', meaning eye, used in medical terminology to denote ocular structures or conditions.

## Examples

- The doctor examined the patient for any signs of a cine infection.
- The specialist used a cine lens to capture high-speed footage of the eye's movement during the test.

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