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Noun: retinal cone
  1. A visual receptor cell in the retina that is sensitive to bright light and to colour
    "retinal cone cells allow us to perceive colours and fine details";
    - cone, cone cell

Derived forms: retinal cones

Type of: visual cell

Part of: retina

Encyclopedia: Retinal cone