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MeSH Heading: Dominance, Ocular
Tree Number(s): G11.561.225.425.500; G14.264
Unique ID: D023882
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D023882
Scope Note: The functional superiority and preferential use of one eye over the other. The term is usually applied to superiority in sighting (VISUAL PERCEPTION) or motor task but not difference in VISUAL ACUITY or dysfunction of one of the eyes. Ocular dominance can be modified by visual input and NEUROTROPHIC FACTORS.
Entry Term(s): Eye Dominance; Eyedness
NLM Classification #: WW 103
Previous Indexing: Dominance, Cerebral (1967-2001)
Public MeSH Note: 2002
History Note: 2002
Date Established: 2002/01/01
Date of Entry: 2001/07/25
Revision Date: 2008/07/08

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Dominance, Ocular MeSH Descriptor Data 2024