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Optic Chiasma
see synonyms of optic chiasmaNoun
1. chiasma opticum, optic chiasm, optic chiasma
the crossing of the optic nerves from the two eyes at the base of the brain
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Optic Chiasma
see synonyms of optic chiasman.
A structure in the brain formed by the partial intersection or crossing of the optic nerve fibers on the underside of the hypothalamus. Also called optic chiasm.
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