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rod cell

/ˈrɒd sel/

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/ˈrɒd sel/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип фоторецепторной клетки в сетчатке глаза, обладающий высокой чувствительностью к низкому уровню освещения и обеспечивающий зрение в условиях слабого света, но не воспринимающий цвета.

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

  1. Photoreceptor in the retinaC1formal

    A type of light-sensitive cell in the retina of the eye that is responsible for vision in low light conditions and does not perceive color.

    ruПалочка (сетчатки)

    • Rod cells are more sensitive to light than cone cells.
    • In dim light, rod cells help you see shapes and movement.
    • The human eye contains about 120 million rod cells.