phosphene

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From French phosphène, from Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs, light) + φαίνω (phaínō, to appear, shine).

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phosphene (plural phosphenes)

  1. A sensation of lights induced by mechanical, electrical, or magnetic stimulation (rather than optical) of the retina or visual cortex, or by random firing of cells in the visual system.

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