Optic Nerve (Noun)
Meaning
The cranial nerve that serves the retina.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Damage to the optic nerve can cause partial or total vision loss depending on the extent of the injury.
- A group of scientists is researching potential treatments to regenerate the optic nerve after injury or disease.
- Deterioration of the optic nerve often goes undetected in early stages and requires specialized diagnostic tools.
- Loss of blood supply to the optic nerve, a condition known as ischemic optic neuropathy, may be sudden or develop over several days.
- Glia surrounding the optic nerve work as structural support to prevent compression damage from physical pressure on this crucial area.