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Meaning of opsin in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɑpsən/

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  1. Noun

    opsin

    Etymology

    1950s: shortening of rhodopsin

    Definitions

    1. retinal protein formed by the action of light on rhodopsin

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