photoreception
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:Retina cells in the eye are examples of photoreceptors that absorb photons and initiate the photoreception process.
Definition:A cell that can transduce light into an electrical or chemical signal.
From photoreceptor
Example:Photoreceptive cells in the retina help us see and adapt to different light intensities.
Definition:Cells in the retina that contain opsins and can convert light into signals for the central nervous system.
From photoreceptive cells
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