optic disc

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optic disc

noun optic discs · optic disk

The location where ganglion cell axons exit the eye to form the optic nerve.
Similar: blind spot

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@misc{optic_disc_2026,
  title = {optic disc},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/optic%20disc},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}