ret·i·no·tec·tal
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Definition of retinotectal
: of, relating to, or being the nerve fibers connecting the retina and the tectum of the midbrain
retinotectal pathways
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“Retinotectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinotectal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.
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ret·i·no·tec·tal
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Medical Definition of retinotectal
: of, relating to, or being the nerve fibers connecting the retina and the tectum of the midbrain
retinotectal pathways
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