Cone Cell (Noun)
Meaning
A visual receptor cell in the retina that is sensitive to bright light and to color.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The cone cell in the retina is responsible for detecting color and transmitting signals to the brain.
- Cone cells are densely packed in the fovea, allowing for sharp central vision and color perception.
- Damage to cone cells can lead to color vision deficiency or blindness.
- There are three types of cone cells in the human retina, each sensitive to different wavelengths of light.
- Cone cells are less sensitive to dim light than rod cells, but are more important for visual acuity and color vision.