pineal eye

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Noun pineal eye has 1 sense

third eye, pineal eye - a sensory structure capable of light reception located on the dorsal side of the diencephalon in various reptiles
--₁ is a kind of sense organ, sensory receptor, receptor
--₁ is a part of diencephalon, interbrain, betweenbrain, thalmencephalon

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Pineal Eye

The pineal eye, also known as the third eye or parietal eye, is a photoreceptive organ found in some reptiles, amphibians, and fish. It is located in the midline of the forehead and is capable of detecting light and regulating circadian rhythms.

Noun (Biology): The light-sensing organ located on the top of the head in certain vertebrate species.

Example sentence: The pineal eye of the lizard allows it to perceive changes in light intensity and maintain its internal clock.

Noun (Spirituality): In metaphysical and spiritual contexts, the pineal eye symbolizes an inner vision or intuition.

Example sentence: Through meditation, one can activate the pineal eye and access higher states of consciousness.

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