Tapetum lucidum

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA layer of tissue in the eye of many vertebrate animals, immediately behind or sometimes within the retina, that reflects visible light so as to increase the light available to the photoreceptors.

Synonyms

tapetum eyeshine photism lucid photoception photoperception blindsight deadlight entoptics reflection perception scotopia

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