Meaning Of The Word Optic nerve

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Optic nerve Definition

What's The Definition Of Optic nerve?

optic nerve in American English
either of the second pair of cranial nerves, which connect the retina of the eye with the brain
noun: either one of the second pair of cranial nerves, consisting of sensory fibers that conduct impulses from the retina to the brain

optic nerve in British English
noun: the second cranial nerve, which provides a sensory pathway from the retina to the brain

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