torpor retinae
[ rĕt′n-ē′ ]
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n.
A form of nyctalopia characterized by retinal response only to strong luminous stimuli.
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torpedo tube, Torpex, torpid, torpor, torporific, torpor retinae, torquate, Torquay, torque, torque converter, Torquemada
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