optic chiasm
op·tic chi·as·ma
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [op-tik kahy-az-muh]
- /ˈɒp tɪk kaɪˈæz mə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [op-tik kahy-az-muh]
- /ˈɒp tɪk kaɪˈæz mə/
Definition of optic chiasm words
- noun optic chiasm a site at the base of the forebrain where the inner half of the fibers of the left and right optic nerves cross to the opposite side of the brain. 1
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Origin of optic chiasm
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75
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Parts of speech for Optic chiasm
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optic chiasm popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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