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Optic Cup (Noun)

Meaning

(embryology) a two-walled cuplike depression that develops into the pigmented and sensory layers of the retina.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The optic cup develops from the optic vesicle during embryonic development of the eye, eventually forming the retina.
  • In the fourth week of human embryonic development, the optic vesicle invaginates to form the optic cup.
  • Studies on animal models have shown that genetic mutations affecting optic cup formation can lead to congenital eye disorders.
  • The optic cup consists of two layers: the outer pigmented layer and the inner sensory layer, which will eventually differentiate into the adult retina.
  • During embryonic development, the optic cup undergoes a series of morphogenetic changes to give rise to the adult retinal structure.

Synonyms

  • Eyecup

Hypernyms

  • Caliculus
  • Calycle
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