Definition of Optic chiasm

1. Noun. The crossing of the optic nerves from the two eyes at the base of the brain.

Exact synonyms: Chiasma Opticum, Optic Chiasma
Generic synonyms: Chiasm, Chiasma, Decussation

Definition of Optic chiasm

1. Noun. (anatomy) The part of the brain where the optic nerves partially cross. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Optic chiasm

1. The anatomic point of crossing or decussation of the optic nerve fibres. most of the nerve fibres cross to the opposite side. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Optic Chiasm

opted out
opter
opters
opthalmic
opthalmologist
opthalmology
opthalmoscope
opthamology
optic
optic agnosia
optic ataxia
optic atrophy
optic axis
optic canal
optic capsule
optic chiasm (current term)
optic chiasma
optic decussation
optic disc
optic disk
optic disk drusen
optic fissure
optic foramen
optic glioma
optic groove
optic layer
optic lobe
optic nerve
optic nerve diseases

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