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photopic


Definition of photopic

adjective

Physiology
  • relating to or denoting vision in daylight or other bright light, believed to involve chiefly the cones of the retina. Often contrasted with scotopic.

Origin:

early 20th century: from photo- 'light' + -opia + -ic

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