rhodopsin
rhodopsin · rhodopsins
A light-sensitive pigment in the rod cells of the retinaA light-sensitive pigment in the rod cells of the retina; it consists of an opsin protein bound to the carotenoid retinal
US/ɹoʊdˈɑpsən/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A light-sensitive pigment in the rod cells of the retina; it consists of an opsin protein bound to the carotenoid retinal
More definitions
- a red photopigment in the retinal rods of vertebrates; dissociates into retinene by light
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Ancient Greek ῥόδον (rhódon, “rose”), due to its pinkish color, and ὄψις (ópsis, “sigFrom Ancient Greek ῥόδον (rhódon, “rose”), due to its pinkish color, and ὄψις (ópsis, “sight”).
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Forms
plural: rhodopsins| Singular | rhodopsin |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a red photopigment in the retinal rods of vertebrates; dissociates into retinene by light:visual purpleretinal purple
Word family
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