Suprachiasmatic
//ˌsuːpɹəkʌɪəzˈmatɪk// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Situated above the optic chiasm; specifically, designating a nucleus or region in the paraventricular region of the hypothalamus. not-comparable
"When I tell you that the suprachiasmatic nucleus is composed of 20,000 brain cells, or neurons, you might assume it is enormous, consuming a vast amount of your cranial space, but actually it is tiny."
Example
More examples"When I tell you that the suprachiasmatic nucleus is composed of 20,000 brain cells, or neurons, you might assume it is enormous, consuming a vast amount of your cranial space, but actually it is tiny."
Etymology
From supra- + chiasmatic.
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