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Noun: opsin  óp-sin
  1. Retinal protein formed by the action of light on rhodopsin
    "Opsin is crucial for the process of vision"

Derived forms: opsins

Type of: protein

Part of: iodopsin, retinal purple, rhodopsin, visual purple

Encyclopedia: Opsin