"suprachiasmatic" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˌsuːpɹəkʌɪəzˈmatɪk/ [UK]
Etymology: From supra- + chiasmatic. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|supra|chiasmatic}} supra- + chiasmatic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} suprachiasmatic (not comparable)
  1. Situated above the optic chiasm; specifically, designating a nucleus or region in the paraventricular region of the hypothalamus. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Anatomy, Eye Synonyms: superchiasmatic, suprachiasmatical
    Sense id: en-suprachiasmatic-en-adj-IkVJizXv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with supra-

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