chiasm

Noun

Meaning

Alt. of Chiasma

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

chiasma decussation visual optical optic chasm optic chiasm chiasmus panpipe optic chiasma audio-visual chiasmata chiastic anatomical structure bodily structure
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Hypernyms

structure anatomical structure bodily structure body structure complex body part

Hyponyms

optic chiasm optic chiasma chiasma opticum

Anagrams

Michas samich simcha Mischa

Examples

A pituitary tumour may compress the optic tracts or the optic chiasm of the optic nerve (II), leading to visual field loss. Source: Internet

A person may not be able to see objects on their left or right sides ( homonymous hemianopsia ), or may have difficulty seeing objects on their outer visual fields ( bitemporal hemianopsia ) if the optic chiasm is involved. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

chiaroscurist chiaroscuro chiaroscuroed chiasma chiasma opticum chiasmal