optic chiasm

Definition / meaning of optic chiasm

The place in the brain where some of the optic nerve fibers coming from one eye cross optic nerve fibers from the other eye. Also called optic chiasma.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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