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optic cup  
n.   Embryology
A two-walled cuplike depression, formed by invagination of the optic vesicle, that develops into the pigmented and sensory layers of the retina. Also called eyecup.
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Main Entry: optic cup
Function: noun
: the optic vesicle after invaginating to form a 2-layered cup from which the retina and pigmented layer of the eye will developcalled also eyecup
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optic cup n.
A two-walled cuplike depression, formed by invagination of the optic vesicle, that develops into the pigmented and sensory layers of the retina. Also called eyecup.

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