Organ of vision: meaning, definitions and examples

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organ of vision

 

[ ˈɔːɡən əv ˈvɪʒən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

human anatomy

The organ of vision refers to the eyeball, which is responsible for detecting light and converting it into electrical signals that are sent to the brain for visual processing. The eyeball consists of various structures such as the cornea, iris, lens, and retina.

Synonyms

eye.

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Word Description / Examples
organ of vision

This phrase is typically used in formal or scientific contexts to refer specifically to the eye as the anatomical structure responsible for sight.

  • The organ of vision is composed of several parts including the retina and cornea
  • Scientists have made significant advancements in understanding the organ of vision
eye

This term is commonly used in everyday conversation. It can refer to the physical organ or be used metaphorically.

  • She has blue eyes
  • Keep an eye on the baby

Examples of usage

  • The organ of vision enables us to see the world around us.
  • The organ of vision plays a crucial role in our perception of colors and shapes.

Translations

Translations of the word "organ of vision" in other languages:

🇵🇹 órgão da visão

🇮🇳 दृष्टि का अंग

🇩🇪 Sehorgan

🇮🇩 organ penglihatan

🇺🇦 орган зору

🇵🇱 narząd wzroku

🇯🇵 視覚器官

🇫🇷 organe de la vision

🇪🇸 órgano de la visión

🇹🇷 görme organı

🇰🇷 시각 기관

🇸🇦 عضو الرؤية

🇨🇿 orgán zraku

🇸🇰 orgán zraku

🇨🇳 视觉器官

🇸🇮 organ vida

🇮🇸 sjónlíffæri

🇰🇿 көру органы

🇬🇪 მხედველობის ორგანო

🇦🇿 görmə orqanı

🇲🇽 órgano de la visión

Etymology

The concept of the organ of vision dates back to ancient times when philosophers and scientists were trying to understand how humans perceive the world through sight. The eye has been a subject of fascination and study for centuries, leading to advancements in ophthalmology and vision science.