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pineal eye

/ˈpɪniəl aɪ/

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/ˈpɪniəl aɪ/C1formalscientific
  • ruСветочувствительный орган, встречающийся у некоторых рептилий, амфибий и рыб, расположенный на верхней части головы; также известный как третий глаз или теменной глаз. У человека шишковидное тело иногда метафорически называют «шишковидным глазом» из-за его роли в регуляции циркадных ритмов и исторической ассоциации с духовным прозрением.

A light-sensitive organ found in some reptiles, amphibians, and fish, located on the top of the head; also known as the third eye or parietal eye. In humans, the pineal gland is sometimes metaphorically referred to as the 'pineal eye' due to its role in regulating circadian rhythms and its historical association with spiritual insight.

  1. Parietal eyeC2formal

    A light-sensitive organ found in some reptiles, amphibians, and fish, located on the top of the head, which is not used for image formation but for detecting light and dark cycles.

    ruТеменной глаз

    • The tuatara has a well-developed pineal eye on its forehead.
    • In some lizards, the pineal eye helps regulate circadian rhythms.
    • The pineal eye is often called the 'third eye' in popular culture.