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視神経交叉 (shishinkeikousa) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

視し神しん経けい交こう叉さ

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Meanings

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optic chiasm; optic chiasma

Anatomical term for the X-shaped structure where the optic nerves partially cross. Used in medical and biological contexts.

See also: 視交叉

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The optic chiasm is located at the base of the brain.

Kanji

視inspection, regard as, see
神gods, mind, soul
経sutra, longitude, pass thru
交mingle, mixing, association
叉fork in road, crotch
差distinction, difference, variation

Related words

視し交こう叉さ
Shorter synonym for optic chiasm; 視神経交叉 is more explicit about the optic nerves.

Written forms

視し神しん経けい交こう叉さ
Standard anatomical term; 交叉 is the more common kanji form in medical contexts.
視し神しん経けい交こう差さ
Variant spelling using 交差; also seen but less common in anatomy.

Etymology

Compound of 視神経 (optic nerve) and 交叉 (crossing, intersection).