scotopic
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adjective \skə-ˈtō-pik, -ˈtä-\Definition of SCOTOPIC
: relating to or being vision in dim light with dark-adapted eyes which involves only the retinal rods as light receptors
Origin of SCOTOPIC
New Latin scotopia scotopic vision, from Greek skotos darkness + New Latin -opia
First Known Use: 1915
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adjective \skə-ˈtō-pik, -ˈtäp-ik\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of SCOTOPIC
: of, relating to, being, or suitable for scotopic vision <rods functioning under scotopic conditions> <scotopic sensitivity>
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