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

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

Word origin

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.