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chiasm /chi·asm/ (ki´azm) a decussation or X-shaped crossing. optic chiasm the structure in the forebrain formed by the decussation of the fibers of the optic nerve from each half of each retina.
optic chiasm Etymology: Gk, optikos, sight, chiasma, crossed lines a point near the thalamus and hypothalamus where parts of each optic nerve cross over. optic chiasm (op´tik kī´azm), n a point near the thalamus and hypothalamus at which portions of each optic nerve cross over. chiasm a decussation or Y-shaped crossing. optic chiasm a structure in the forebrain formed by the decussation of fibers of the optic nerve from each half of each retina. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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