optic chiasm

the location at the base of the brain at which the optic nerves from the two eyes meet. In humans, the nerve fibers from the nasal half of each retina cross, so that each hemisphere of the brain receives input from both eyes. This partial crossing is called a partial decussation.

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December 18th 2024

interrogatories

pl. n. formal written questions prepared for an official pretrial questioning of an individual who possesses information relevant to a case or used in the judicial examination of an individual or party.