retinotectal

adjective

ret·​i·​no·​tec·​tal ˌre-tə-nō-ˈtek-təl 

: of, relating to, or being the nerve fibers connecting the retina and the tectum of the midbrain

retinotectal pathways

Word History

Etymology

retin- + tectum + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

retinotectal

adjective

ret·​i·​no·​tec·​tal ˌret-ᵊn-ō-ˈtek-təl 

: of, relating to, or being the nerve fibers connecting the retina and the tectum of the midbrain

retinotectal pathways