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optic chiasma

op·tic chi·as·ma
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [op-tik kahy-az-muh]
    • /ˈɒp tɪk kaɪˈæz mə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [op-tik kahy-az-muh]
    • /ˈɒp tɪk kaɪˈæz mə/

Definition of optic chiasma words

  • noun optic chiasma 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 chiasma

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 chiasma

noun
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optic chiasma 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 74% 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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