stereopsis

 
Pronunciation: /ˌstɛrɪˈɒpsɪs, ˌstɪərɪ-/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the perception of depth produced by the reception in the brain of visual stimuli from both eyes in combination; binocular vision.

Derivatives

stereoptic

adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: from stereo- 'three-dimensional' + Greek opsis 'sight'