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binocular parallax

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binocular parallax
[per′əlaks]
Etymology: L, bini + oculus + Gk, parallax, in turn
the difference in the angles formed by the sight lines to two objects situated at different distances from the eyes. Binocular parallax is a major factor in depth perception. Also called stereoscopic parallax.


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The modules of the prestriate cortex analyze the images that are organized by texture or are segregated with the aid of binocular parallax or motion parallax.
 
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