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retinal cone

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun retinal cone has 1 sense
  1. 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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Retinal Cone

Description:

Retinal cones are photoreceptor cells located in the retina of the eye. They are responsible for color vision and visual acuity in bright light conditions. There are three types of retinal cones: red, green, and blue. Each type is sensitive to a different range of wavelengths, allowing us to perceive a wide spectrum of colors.

Example Sentences:

  1. The retinal cones in John's eyes enable him to distinguish various shades of red and green.
  2. In bright sunlight, the retinal cones become more active, enhancing our ability to see vibrant colors.
  3. Individuals with color vision deficiencies often have a reduced number of functional retinal cones.
  4. Research has shown that retinal cones play a crucial role in providing detailed visual information to the brain.

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