opsin
opsin · opsins
Opsin
Any of a group of light-sensitive proteins in the retinaAny of a group of light-sensitive proteins in the retina.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a group of light-sensitive proteins in the retina.
Opsin
More definitions
- retinal protein formed by the action of light on rhodopsin
Translations
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Origin
Shortened form of rhodopsin.Shortened form of rhodopsin.
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