phosphene

Meanings

• noun

  A sensation of seeing light in the absence of external stimuli, typically caused by pressure on the eyes or by certain medications.

  - "After taking the medication, she experienced vivid phosphenes."
  - "The patient reported seeing phosphenes after the doctor tapped on his eyes."

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Variants

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phosphene , phosphenes

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Etymology

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From Greek phōs (light) + genos (born).

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Trivia

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1. Phosphenes were first described by the German philosopher and physician Johannes Kepler in 1611.

2. Phosphenes can be caused by a variety of stimuli, including electric shocks, magnetic fields, and even extreme temperatures.

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1. afterimage: A visual phenomenon where an image continues to be perceived after the stimulus has been removed. Phosphenes are a type of afterimage caused by internal stimuli.

2. palinopsia: A neurological condition where the patient experiences persistent afterimages or phosphenes, which can be distracting and disruptive.

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Culture

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Phosphenes have been a subject of fascination in various fields such as psychology, neuroscience, and art. In art, they have been depicted in paintings and sculptures to represent the inner light or the light of the mind. In literature, they have been used as a metaphor for imagination and creativity.

How to Memorize "phosphene"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and press gently on them. Visualize small flashes of light appearing in your field of vision.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'phosphene' with the sensation of seeing light in the dark.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'phosphene' as 'photo' + 'gene' = 'born light'.

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