retinal rod

/ˈrɛtənəl rɑd/
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Other forms: retinal rods

Definitions of retinal rod
  1. noun
    a visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light
    synonyms: rod, rod cell
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    type of:
    visual cell
    one of the cells of the retina that is sensitive to light
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