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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

photoreceptor

/fɒtə'rek.tər/ noun · British & US
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What does photoreceptor mean?

noun

A specialized light-sensitive cell in the retina of the eye that is responsible for initiating the visual process.

Example

"The photoreceptors in the eye convert light into electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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