OPSIN

opsin

(noun) retinal protein formed by the action of light on rhodopsin

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

opsin (plural opsins)

(biochemistry) Any of a group of light-sensitive proteins in the retina.

Anagrams

• Sinop, Spino, inspo, pions, psion

Source: Wiktionary



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