PHOSPHENE


Meaning of PHOSPHENE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' fäs- ˌ f ē n

Function: noun

Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary phos- + Greek phainein to show ― more at FANCY

Date: circa 1860

: a luminous impression due to excitation of the retina

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