Definition of Phosphene

1. n. A luminous impression produced through excitation of the retina by some cause other than the impingement upon it of rays of light, as by pressure upon the eyeball when the lids are closed. Cf. After-image.

Definition of Phosphene

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Phosphene

1. Visual sensations arising from mechanical stimulation by pressure upon the eyeball when the lids are closed. It can also be produced by electrical stimulation of the eyeball. It is a luminous impression produced through excitation of the retina by some cause other than the impingement upon it of rays of light. Origin: Gr. Light + to show. (20 Sep 2002)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phosphene

phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate
phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate phosphatase
phosphatidylinositol phosphates
phosphatidylinositol synthase
phosphatidyls
phosphatidylserine
phosphatization
phosphatize
phosphatized
phosphatizes
phosphatizing
phosphaturia
phosphaturia
phosphaturias
phosphene (current term)
phosphene (current term)
phosphenes
phosphid
phosphide
phosphide
phosphides
phosphids
phosphin
phosphine
phosphine
phosphines
phosphines
phosphinic
phosphinico-
phosphinic acids

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