Usually means: Crossing point of optic nerves.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (optic chiasm)

▸ noun:  (neuroanatomy, anatomy) The part of the brain where the optic nerves partially cross.

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chiasma opticum, optic chiasma, hemidecussation, chiasma, optocoele, occipital, optic foramen, occiput, exoccipital, cranial orbit, more...

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chiasma opticum, optic chiasma, hemidecussation, chiasma, optocoele, occipital, optic foramen, occiput, exoccipital, cranial orbit, more...



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