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Radiatio Optica (Noun)

Meaning

A nerve pathway from the lateral geniculate body to the visual cortex.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The radiatio optica consists of four distinct layers that converge to form the optic radiation bundle.
  • Damage to the radiatio optica can result in visual field defects, including homonymous hemianopia.
  • The radiatio optica is a critical pathway for transmitting visual information from the lateral geniculate nucleus to the primary visual cortex.
  • Studies have shown that the radiatio optica is involved in the processing of visual information, particularly in the perception of motion and color.
  • Lesions affecting the radiatio optica can lead to visual agnosia, a condition characterized by difficulty recognizing objects and shapes.

Synonyms

  • Optic Radiation

Hypernyms

  • Pathway
  • Nerve Tract
  • Nerve Pathway
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