Projection

(pro-jek' -shun). I. The act of throwing forward. 2. A prominence or it extending beyond the level of the surrounding surface. P., Monocular. Synonym of P., Ocular. See Ocular . P.-system of Meynert. See Meynert. P. -systems. See Meynert. P.. Uni ocular, the projection into space of the impre ion of an object made by rays emanating from it and entering one eye. A correct estimate of distance cannot be made by uni ocular projection. P. of Visual Impre ions, the projection into space of the impre ions of objects made upon the retina by rays emanating from the objects. The ability to do this enables us to locate correctly the position or distance of objects; in space. (pro - la' '- be - al). Pertaining to the pro labium. 'rolabium (pro - la'- be - urn). The red exposed part of the lip; also, the central prominence of the lip. 'relapse (pro-laps'). The falling forward or downward of a part. P. of the Anus or Rectum, protrusion of the rectal walls beyond the anus. P., Artificial, the drawing down of a part or organ, as the uterus, for purposes of examination or treatment. P. of the Cord, premature expulsion of the umbilical cord during parturition. P. of the Iris, protrusion of the iris through a corneal wound. P. of the Uterus, protrusion of the womb beyond the vulva.