Photoreceptor
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Photoreceptor is a noun meaning (biology) A specialized neuron or other structure able to detect and react to light.
Meaning
(biology) A specialized neuron or other structure able to detect and react to light.
Word Forms
- photoreceptors
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include limulus, protoreceptor, thermoreceptor, thermoceptor, electroreceptor, electroceptor.
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