optic cup

Noun

Meaning

(embryology) a two-walled cuplike depression that develops into the pigmented and sensory layers of the retina

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

eyecup ocellus calycle eyebath pineal eye epiphysis cerebri eye cup central eye dorsal eye eye bowl eyepiece cup ocular vesicle ophthalmic cup eye anlage eye development
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Hypernyms

calycle calyculus caliculus

Close letter words and terms

optic chiasm optic chiasma optic commissure optic decussation optic disc optic disk