supraoptic
adjective
su·pra·op·tic
ˌsü-prə-ˈäp-tik 
-ˌprä-
: situated above the optic chiasma
also
: being a small nucleus of closely packed neurons overlying the optic chiasma and intimately connected with the neurohypophysis
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“Supraoptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supraoptic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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supraoptic
adjective
su·pra·op·tic
-ˈäp-tik
: situated or occurring above the optic chiasma
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