sagittal

Definition: Adjective: ~ rays, ~ line: that which lies along a line going through the centre of imaginary circle (e.g. outer rim of lens) drawn at right-angles to the optical axis. * A fan of rays or image line aligned on a radius of a circle which lies normal to the optical axis. * Synonymous with radial. * Compare with tangential.

Related Terms: astigmatism

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