| Name: | optic stalk |
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| Synonyms: | optic stalks |
| Definition: | Portion of tissue that provides a pathway for axon migration from the retina. The cells of the optic stalk later differentiate into glial cells of the optic nerve. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000137] |
| Name: | decreased size |
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| Synonyms: | hypoplasia, small, tiny, underdeveloped |
| Definition: | A size quality which is relatively low. |
| Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0000587] |