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optic cup

noun

Definition of optic cup

: the optic vesicle after invaginating to form a 2-layered cup from which the retina and pigmented layer of the eye will develop

— called also eyecup

First Known Use of optic cup

circa 1882, in the meaning defined above

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optic cup

noun

Medical Definition of optic cup

: the optic vesicle after invaginating to form a 2-layered cup from which the retina and pigmented layer of the eye will develop

— called also eyecup

More from Merriam-Webster on optic cup

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about optic cup

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