intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cell

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intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cell (plural intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells)

  1. A type of photoreceptor cell, alongside cones and rods, that allow for vision
    Synonyms: ipRGC, melanopsin-containing retinal ganglion cells, photosensitive retinal ganglion cell