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retinal rod

/ˈrɛtɪnəl rɒd/

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/ˈrɛtɪnəl rɒd/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип фоторецепторной клетки в сетчатке глаза, обладающий высокой чувствительностью к свету, что позволяет видеть в условиях низкой освещенности, но не воспринимающий цвета.

A type of photoreceptor cell in the retina of the eye that is highly sensitive to light, enabling vision in low-light conditions, but does not perceive color.

  1. Photoreceptor cell in the eyeC1formal

    A type of light-sensitive cell in the retina of the eye that is responsible for vision in low light conditions (scotopic vision).

    ruПалочка сетчатки

    • Retinal rods are more sensitive to light than cones.
    • The human eye contains approximately 120 million retinal rods.
    • Damage to retinal rods can cause night blindness.