Where does “photoreceptor” come from?
Photoreceptor comes from English photo- (from Ancient Greek φῶς and φᾰ́ος, meaning light) combined with Latin receptor, ultimately deriving from Proto-Indo-European bʰeh₂-.
photoreceptor (English): A specialized neuron or other structure able to...
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- A specialized neuron or other structure able to...
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