Term Name:	optic chiasma development
Synonyms:	optic chiasm development
Definition:	The developmental process pertaining to the progression of the optic chiasm from its initial formation to the mature structure. The process begins when the pathfinding of the axons of the developing optic nerve cause some axons to cross at the midline of the brain and ends when the axons are mature.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0061360]    QuickGO    AmiGO