Thursday, April 29, 2010
Phosphene
phosphene \ˈfäs-ˌfēn\ noun: a luminous impression due to mechanical, electrical or magnetic stimulation of the retina
Etymology: Greek phos- light + phainein to show
You get those blobby, morphing phosphenes when you press your hands against your closed eyeballs.
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