Photoreceptor

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A nerve ending, cell, or group of cells specialized to sense or receive light.
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  • n. A specialized neuron able to detect, and react to light
    • Word Usage
    "A photoreceptor is a nerve cell found in the eye's retina that is capable of phototransduction, or the process by which light is converted into electrical signals."
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