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Phosphene
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What's The Definition Of Phosphene?Synonyms | Synonyms for Phosphene: Related Terms | Find terms related to Phosphene: See Also | Phosphene In Webster's Dictionary \Phos"phene\, n. [Gr. ? light + ? to show.] (Physiol.)
A luminous impression produced through excitation of the
retina by some cause other than the impingement upon it of
rays of light, as by pressure upon the eyeball when the lids
are closed. Cf. {After-image}.
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