supraoptic

/ˌsuːprəˈɑːptɪk/
adjective
  1. Located above or in the upper part of the eye or optic structures.
    • During the anatomy lesson, we examined the supraoptic region of the skull.
    • The supraoptic area of the brain helps control body temperature.
    • The doctor pointed to the supraoptic part of the eye socket in the diagram.
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