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phosphenenoun
A sensation of lights caused by mechanical or electrical (rather than optical) stimulation of the retina.
Webster Dictionary
Phosphenenoun
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
Etymology: [Gr. fw^s light + fai`nein to show.]
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Phosphene
A phosphene is a phenomenon characterized by the experience of seeing light without light actually entering the eye. The word phosphene comes from the Greek words phos and phainein. Phosphenes are flashes of light, often associated with optic neuritis, induced by movement or sound. Phosphenes can be directly induced by mechanical, electrical, or magnetic stimulation of the retina or visual cortex as well as by random firing of cells in the visual system. Phosphenes have also been reported by meditators; people who go for long periods without visual stimulation; or those who are using psychedelic drugs.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Phosphene
fos′fēn, n. a brilliant coloured spectrum seen when the finger is pressed into the internal corner of the eye. [Gr. phōs, light, phainein, to shine.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of phosphene in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of phosphene in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- PhosphenGerman
- phosphèneFrench
- phospheneIndonesian
- fenylfosfenNorwegian
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