Melanopsin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Melanopsin is a noun meaning A type of photopigment (an opsin) found in the retina; it is involved in the regulation of circadian rhythms.
Meaning
A type of photopigment (an opsin) found in the retina; it is involved in the regulation of circadian rhythms.
Word Forms
- melanopsins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extramelanopsin, metamelanopsin, peropsin, photopsin, iodopsin, rhodopsin.
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