Scotopic
noun, Ophthalmology.
1.
vision in dim light (opposed to photopia).
noun
1.
the ability of the eye to adjust for night vision
scotopic sco·to·pic (skə-tō’pĭk, -tŏp’ĭk)
adj.
Of or relating to low illumination to which the eye is dark-adapted.
Of or relating to scotopia.
scotopia sco·to·pi·a (skə-tō’pē-ə)
n.
See scotopic vision.
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