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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