What is another word for optic radiation?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒptɪk ɹˌe͡ɪdɪˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Optic radiation refers to the complex network of nerve fibers that carry visual information from the retina to the visual cortex in the brain. Synonyms for the term "optic radiation" include visual pathway, optic pathway, visual radiation, visual tract, and visual nerve fiber pathway. These terms are commonly used in medical and scientific contexts to describe the specific pathway of visual information transmission from the eye to the brain. Understanding the different synonyms for optic radiation can be helpful in communicating effectively between healthcare professionals and patients or in discussing research findings related to visual processing and perception.

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What are the hypernyms for Optic radiation?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Visual Pathway, tract of Wernicke, visual tract.

What are the hyponyms for Optic radiation?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

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