chiasma

• Существительное, обозначающее пересечение или скрещивание двух структур, обычно в форме буквы X, часто используемое в анатомии или биологии.

A noun referring to an intersection or crossing of two structures, typically in the form of the letter X, often used in anatomy or biology.

irregular plural

1. Anatomical crossingC2formalscientific

   An intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X, especially in anatomy or biology.

   Перекрест

   • The optic chiasma is where the optic nerves partially cross.
   • In the brain, the chiasma allows visual information to be processed from both eyes.
   • The chiasma of the spinal nerves is a key structure in the nervous system.

   Synonymschiasmdecussation