Phosphene - Jet Word

word of the day Friday | 7 Jan 2022

Phosphene

[foss-feen]

Noun Greek- mid 19th century

Definition: A ring or spot of light produced by pressure on the eyeball or direct stimulation of the visual system other than by light.
Examples of word Phosphene in a sentence: “After rubbing her eye, she was left with a phosphene that refused to fade away.”
Did you Know?: This phenomenon occurs when the cells of the retina are stimulated by rubbing or after a forceful sneeze, cough, or blow to the head. The word phosphene comes from the Greek words “phos” (light) and “phainein” (to show).

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