Sehzentrum
visual centre (brain region processing sight)
noun ZAY-tsen-trum Rare
Usage Note
Sehzentrum is the popular-science term for the visual cortex at the back of the brain. It is used in patient-friendly explanations of stroke symptoms and in articles about visual perception and optical illusions.
Examples
"Schäden am Sehzentrum können zu Sehverlust führen, selbst wenn die Augen intakt sind."
Natural Translation
Damage to the visual centre can lead to vision loss, even if the eyes are intact.
Literal Translation
Damage at the visual-centre can to vision-loss lead, even if the eyes intact are.
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