Photosensation

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The process of sensing light. uncountable

    "In addition to mechano- and chemosensation, there is evidence for further sensory function of cilia, e.g., for photosensation, osmosensation, thermosensation, and olfactory sensation."

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"In addition to mechano- and chemosensation, there is evidence for further sensory function of cilia, e.g., for photosensation, osmosensation, thermosensation, and olfactory sensation."

Etymology

From photo- + sensation.

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