Definition of Chiasm. Meaning of Chiasm. Synonyms of Chiasm

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Definition of Chiasm

Chiasm
Chiasm Chi"asm, Chiasma Chi*as"ma, n. [NL. chiasma, fr. Gr. ? two lines placed crosswise, fr. ? to mark with a [chi].] (Anat.) A commissure; especially, the optic commissure, or crucial union of the optic nerves. -- Chi*as"mal, a..

Meaning of Chiasm from wikipedia

- Look up chiasm, chiasma, chiasmata, or chiasms in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Chiasm may refer to: Chiasm (musical project), an electronic music project...
- In neuroanatomy, the optic chiasm, or optic chiasma ( /ɒptɪk kaɪæzəm/; from Gr**** χίασμα 'crossing', from Ancient Gr**** χιάζω 'to mark with an X'), is...
- anatomy a chiasm is the spot where two structures cross, forming an X-shape (from Gr**** letter χ, Chi). Examples of chiasms are: A tendinous chiasm, the spot...
- axon that extends into the brain. These axons form the optic nerve, optic chiasm, and optic tract. A small percentage of retinal ganglion cells contribute...
- and left visual field. It is usually ****ociated with lesions of the optic chiasm, the area where the optic nerves from the right and left eyes cross near...
- Emileigh Rohn is a solo artist who produces the electronic music project Chiasm sold by COP International records. She has released five albums; Disorder...
- region of the brain in the hypothalamus, situated directly above the optic chiasm. It is responsible for regulating sleep cycles in animals. Reception of...
- set of signs and symptoms that are ****ociated with lesions of the optic chiasm, manifesting as various impairments of the affected's visual field according...
- compression by these tumours occurs is at the optic chiasm. If originating superior to the optic chiasm, more commonly in a craniopharyngioma of the pituitary...
- Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer Hypogonadism Compression of the optic chiasm by the growth of pituitary adenoma leading to visual problems About 98%...