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    Saccade

    suh-KAHD (səˈkɑd)noun

    a rapid movement of the eye between points of fixation.

    Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2026

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    Saccade: a rapid movement of the eye between points of fixation.

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    Sources & References

    1. Wikipedia
      WikipediaWikipedia provides a comprehensive overview of saccades, detailing their characteristics, neural control, and role in visual perception.en.wikipedia.org
    2. 2
      Appetite JournalScienceDirect offers an article explaining saccadic eye movements, their underlying mechanisms, and their importance in neuroscience.sciencedirect.com
    3. Merriam-Webster
      Merriam-WebsterMerriam-Webster defines 'saccade' as a small rapid jerky movement of the eye especially as it jumps from fixation on one point to another.merriam-webster.com
    4. Small Talk
      Small TalkFor further understanding of how small, rapid eye movements are linked to cognitive processes, explore 'Cognition'.getsmalltalk.com
    5. Small Talk
      Small TalkTo delve deeper into how the brain interprets sensory information, including visual input from saccades, see the Small Talk article on 'Perception'.getsmalltalk.com

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