visual cell

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Noun visual cell has 1 sense

visual cell - one of the cells of the retina that is sensitive to light
--₁ is a kind of somatic cell, vegetative cell
--₁ is a part of retina
--₁ has particulars:
cone, cone cell, retinal cone; rod, rod cell, retinal rod

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Visual Cell

Description:

A visual cell refers to a specialized type of cell found in the retina of the eye responsible for receiving and detecting light and transmitting visual information to the brain. These cells play a crucial role in the process of vision, allowing us to perceive and interpret the world around us.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

The visual cell in the retina is sensitive to light and enables us to see.
Photoreceptors, known as rods and cones, are the two main types of visual cells.

Adjective:

The visual cell response to color is a fundamental aspect of our visual perception.
Damage to the visual cell layer can result in vision impairment.

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