phosphene
[ fos-feen ]
nounPhysiology.
a luminous image produced by mechanical stimulation of the retina, as by pressure applied to the eyeball by the finger when the lid is closed.
Origin of phosphene
11870–75; <French phosphène, irregular <Greek phôs light (contraction of pháos) + phaínein to show, shine
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British Dictionary definitions for phosphene
phosphene
/ (ˈfɒsfiːn) /
noun
the sensation of light caused by pressure on the eyelid of a closed eye or by other mechanical or electrical interference with the visual system
Origin of phosphene
1C19: from Greek phōs light + phainein to show
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