photopic

adjective phot·opic \fōt-ˈō-pik, -ˈä-pik\

Definition of PHOTOPIC

: relating to or being vision in bright light with light-adapted eyes that is mediated by the cones of the retina

New Latin photopia, from phot- + -opia

First Known Use: 1915

Medical Dictionary

adjective phot·opic \fōt-ˈō-pik, -ˈäp-ik\

: relating to or being vision in bright light with light-adapted eyes that is mediated by the cones of the retina

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