- optic chiasma
- noun Date: 1872 the X-shaped partial decussation on the undersurface of the hypothalamus through which the optic nerves are continuous with the brain — called also optic chiasm
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optic chiasma — n the X shaped partial decussation on the undersurface of the hypothalamus through which the optic nerves are continuous with the brain called also optic chiasm * * * the X shaped structure formed by the two optic nerves, which pass backwards… … Medical dictionary
optic chiasma — noun the crossing of the optic nerves from the two eyes at the base of the brain • Syn: ↑optic chiasm, ↑chiasma opticum • Hypernyms: ↑chiasma, ↑chiasm, ↑decussation … Useful english dictionary
optic chiasma — a site at the base of the forebrain where the inner half of the fibers of the left and right optic nerves cross to the opposite side of the brain. Also, optic chiasm. [1870 75] * * * … Universalium
optic chiasma — op′tic chias′ma (or chi′asm) n. anat. a site at the base of the forebrain where the inner half of the fibers of the left and right optic nerves cross to the opposite side of the brain • Etymology: 1870–75 … From formal English to slang
optic tract — n the portion of each optic nerve between the optic chiasma and the diencephalon proper * * * tractus opticus … Medical dictionary
optic chiasm — noun the crossing of the optic nerves from the two eyes at the base of the brain • Syn: ↑optic chiasma, ↑chiasma opticum • Hypernyms: ↑chiasma, ↑chiasm, ↑decussation * * * noun see optic chia … Useful english dictionary
Optic chiasm — Brain: Optic chiasm Visual pathway with optic chiasm (X shape outlined, red) (1543 image from Andreas Vesalius Fabrica) Latin chiasma opticum Gray s … Wikipedia
Optic nerve — The optic nerve connects the eye to the brain. The optic nerve carries the impulses formed by the retina, the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye and senses light and creates impulses. These impulses are dispatched through the optic nerve… … Medical dictionary
Optic nerve pathways — The left and right branches of the optic nerves join behind the eyes, just in front of the pituitary gland, to form a cross shaped structure called the optic chiasma. Within the optic chiasma, some of the nerve fibers cross. The fibers from the… … Medical dictionary
chiasma — SYN: chiasm. [G. c., two crossing lines, fr. the letter chi, 3] c. opticum [TA] SYN: optic chiasm. c. tendinum [TA] SYN: tendinous chiasm of the digital tendons. * * * chi·as·ma kī az mə, kē n, pl ma·ta mət ə 1) an anatomical intersection or… … Medical dictionary
