PHOTORECEPTOR

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

PHOTORECEPTOR A photoreceptor is a specialized cell or organ that responds to light stimuli, such as the rods and cones in the retina of the eye. Alternative: A photoreceptor is a sensory cell or organ that detects and responds to light, found in structures such as the retina of the eye.

Scrabble Information

Word: PHOTORECEPTOR

Length: 13 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word PHOTORECEPTOR can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.