Phosphene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phosphene is a noun meaning A sensation of lights induced by mechanical, electrical, or magnetic stimulation (rather than optical) of the retina or visual cortex, or by random firing of cells in the visual system.
Meaning
A sensation of lights induced by mechanical, electrical, or magnetic stimulation (rather than optical) of the retina or visual cortex, or by random firing of cells in the visual system.
Word Forms
- phosphenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include photism, photoception, phantasmagoria, phantasm, phantom, photoperception.
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