retinotectal

adjective

ret·​i·​no·​tec·​tal ˌre-tə-nō-ˈtek-təl How to pronounce retinotectal (audio)
: of, relating to, or being the nerve fibers connecting the retina and the tectum of the midbrain
retinotectal pathways

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Etymology

retin- + tectum + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of retinotectal was in 1911

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“Retinotectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinotectal. Accessed 6 Dec. 2023.

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retinotectal

adjective
ret·​i·​no·​tec·​tal ˌret-ᵊn-ō-ˈtek-təl How to pronounce retinotectal (audio)
: of, relating to, or being the nerve fibers connecting the retina and the tectum of the midbrain
retinotectal pathways
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