scotopic
English
/skə(ʊ)ˈtɒp.ɪk/, /skəˈtoʊ.pɪk/
adj
Definitions
- (physiology) Relating to or denoting vision in dim light, believed to involve chiefly the rod rods of the retina.
Etymology
Affix from Ancient Greek σκότος (darkness, gloom).
Origin
Ancient Greek
σκότος
Gloss
darkness, gloom
Concept
Semantic Field
The physical world
Ontological Category
Person/Thing