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stereopsis

Syllabification: (ster·e·op·sis)
Pronunciation: /ˌsterēˈäpsis/

Definition of stereopsis

noun

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

Derivatives

stereoptic

Pronunciation: /-ˈäptik/

adjective

Origin:

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

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