optic chiasm

Definitions of optic chiasm
  1. noun
    the crossing of the optic nerves from the two eyes at the base of the brain
    synonyms: chiasma opticum, optic chiasma
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    type of:
    chiasm, chiasma, decussation
    an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X
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