Phosphene Definition

fŏsfēn
noun
A sensation of light produced by mechanical or electrical stimulation of the retina, as by pressure on the eyeball through the closed eyelid.
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Other Word Forms of Phosphene

Noun

Singular:
phosphene
Plural:
phosphenes

Origin of Phosphene

  • French phosphène Greek phōs light phos– Greek phainein to cause to appear, to show bhā-1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

PPHPHO

Words Ending With

ENEENE

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phosphene

Words Starting With P and Ending With E

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With P9 Letter Words Ending With E