What is another word for optic vesicle?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒptɪk vˈɛsɪkə͡l] (IPA) 
The optic vesicle, also known as the eye vesicle, is a crucial structure in the development of the eyes. Synonyms for the optic vesicle include the ophthalmic vesicle, the optic cup, and the primordial optic vesicle. Another synonym for the optic vesicle is the ocular vesicle, which is used to refer to the precursor of the eyeball. Additionally, the optic vesicle is sometimes called the eye placode, which is the thickening of the ectodermal tissue that gives rise to the optic vesicle. These various synonyms may be used interchangeably, depending on the context in which they are used.
