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iodopsin

iodopsin

9.9
A violet pigment in the cones of the eye that helps people see in bright light and notice colors
  • noun
  • /aɪəˈdɒpsɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : iodopsina
  • The iodopsin in our eyes helps us see in bright light.

Examples

  • Unlike rhodopsin, iodopsin is most active during daylight conditions.

  • Researchers studied how iodopsin contributes to color vision in birds.

  • A deficiency of iodopsin could impair a person's ability to see in bright light.

  • Many vertebrates rely on iodopsin for daylight vision.

  • A deficiency of iodopsin could impair a person's ability to see in bright light.

  • Many vertebrates rely on iodopsin for daylight vision.

  • Researchers studied how iodopsin contributes to color vision in birds.

Surface Forms

iodopsin singular
iodopsins plural

Morphology

iodopsin = opsin (opaque) = iodo + opsin

The combining form 'iodo-' (meaning 'violet') is a specialized scientific element unfamiliar to average B1 learners, so knowing 'opsin' alone is insufficient to derive the meaning.

Etymology

Iodopsin comes from iodo- meaning 'violet' and -opsin meaning 'sight', as in optics. So, the name points to a 'violet' pigment in the eye's cone cells that helps you see color in daylight.