cone cell

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Noun cone cell has 1 sense

cone, cone cell, retinal cone - visual receptor cell sensitive to color
--₁ is a kind of visual cell
--₁ is a part of retina
--₁ has parts: iodopsin

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Term: Cone cell

Description: Cone cells are specialized photoreceptor cells found in the retina of the eye. They are responsible for color vision and visual acuity in bright light conditions.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Anatomy
Definition: Cone cells are one of the two types of photoreceptor cells in the retina, responsible for color vision.

Sample Sentence: The cone cells in the retina are sensitive to different wavelengths of light, allowing us to perceive a wide range of colors.

Sense 2: Ophthalmology
Definition: Cone cells play a vital role in providing precise visual acuity and color discrimination.

Sample Sentence: Individuals with a higher density of cone cells tend to have better color vision and sharper visual acuity.

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