# relating to the optic chiasm: Japanese–English dictionary

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Language pair: Japanese and English
CEFR level: C1
Part of speech: adjective
IPA: /ˌkaɪ.æzˈmæt.ɪk/

## Meaning in English
Pertaining to or situated near the optic chiasm—the X-shaped structure formed by the crossing of the optic nerves in the brain.
## 日本語の意味
脳内で視神経が交差して形成されるX字型の構造物である視交叉に関する、またはその近傍に位置する状態。
## English equivalents
- relating to the optic chiasm
- chiasmatic
- optic chiasm related
## Japanese equivalents
- 視交叉の
- 視交叉に関する
## Examples
- MRIスキャンにより、視交叉の腫瘍が視力低下を引き起こしていることが判明した。
  - English: The MRI scan revealed a chiasmatic tumor causing vision loss.
## Common patterns
- **chiasmatic [noun]**: Describing anatomical features, tumors, or pathologies associated with the optic chiasm Example: Chiasmatic compression can lead to bitemporal hemianopsia.

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