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phosphene - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
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Noun
phosphene (plural phosphenes)
- A sensation of lights induced by mechanical, electrical, or magnetic stimulation (rather than optical) of the retina or visual cortex, or by random firing of cells in the visual system.
Etymology
From French phosphène, from Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs, “light”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “to appear, shine”).
Pronunciation
- Homophone: phosphine
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