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Rod Cell

Description:

A rod cell is a photosensitive cell found in the retina of the eye, responsible for peripheral and low-light vision. It contains visual pigments called rhodopsin, allowing it to detect dim light and distinguish shades of black and white.

Senses:

1. Noun: a specialized cell in the retina of the eye

2. Noun: anyone of the cells in the retina that are rod-shaped and enable vision in low light conditions

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

- The rod cells in the retina are responsible for our ability to see in low light.

- Damage to the rod cells can lead to night blindness.

Sense 2:

- The rod cells are more numerous than the cone cells in the human retina.

- Rod cells are more sensitive to light than cone cells, but do not detect colors.

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