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Noun: optic chiasm  'óp-tik 'kI-a-zum
  1. The crossing of the optic nerves from the two eyes at the base of the brain
    - optic chiasma, chiasma opticum

Derived forms: optic chiasms

Type of: chiasm, chiasma, decussation

Encyclopedia: Optic chiasm

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