trichromacy

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Seeing many colors normally because the eyes have three kinds of color cells

noun
/ˌtraɪˈkroʊməsi/

Specialized

: tricromatismo

Researchers are studying the genetic basis of trichromacy in primates.

Examples

Some animals lack trichromacy and can only distinguish a limited range of colors.
Many people with trichromacy can distinguish between red and green.
Most humans possess trichromacy, enabling them to perceive a full spectrum of colors.
The concept of trichromacy is essential in understanding color vision.
With trichromacy, humans can see a vibrant spectrum of colors thanks to three different types of color receptors in their eyes.
He explained that trichromacy allows most people to distinguish between shades like red, green, and blue effectively.
In various animals, trichromacy contributes to their superior color discrimination compared to other species.

How Many Receptors

trichromacy

Specialized

9.9

dichromacy

Specialized

9.9

monochromacy

Specialized

9.9

Surface Forms

trichromacy singular

trichromacies plural

Morphology

trichromacy = trichromatic (transparent) = tri + chrom + acy

The noun is formed from the adjective 'trichromatic', indicating a state or condition.

Etymology

The word trichromacy comes from tri- 'three' and chrom- 'color', like trio and chrome. So, trichromacy means having three types of cells in the eye that detect color, which lets a person see many different colors.