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optic nerve

/ˈɒptɪk ˈnɜːv/ /ˈɑːptɪk ˈnɜːrv/

Meanings
noun
Either of a pair of nerves that carry visual information from the retina to the brain

Examples :

"The doctor examined her optic nerve to make sure it was healthy and transmitting clear signals to her brain. "
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brain noun

/bɹeɪn/

The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action.

"My brain was working overtime trying to remember all the vocabulary words for my spelling test. "

Illustration nerves

nerves noun

/nɛɾvz/ /nɜːvz/ /nɜɪvz/

A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.

"The nerves can be seen through the skin."

Illustration carry

carry noun

/ˈkæ.ɹi/

A manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.

"The child's carry of the heavy backpack was awkward; he held it by the straps, not the handles. "

Illustration examined

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration transmitting

transmitting verb

/trænzˈmɪtɪŋ/ /trænsˈmɪtɪŋ/

To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.

"The radio station is transmitting music all day. "

Illustration signals

signals noun

/ˈsɪɡnəlz/

A sequence of states representing an encoded message in a communication channel.

"The blinking lights on the modem sent signals indicating that the internet connection was working. "

Illustration healthy

healthy adjective

/ˈhɛl.θi/

Enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well.

"He was father to three healthy kids."

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration either

either adverb

/ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/

(after a negative) As well.

"My parents didn't want me to go to the party, and neither did my friends. "

Illustration retina

retina noun

/ˈɹɛt.ɨ.nə/

The thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball where light is converted into neural signals sent to the brain.

"The doctor examined the patient's retina to check for any damage. "

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

Illustration visual

visual noun

/ˈvɪʒuəl/

Any element of something that depends on sight.

"The visual aids in the classroom helped the students understand the lesson better. "