Entopical

/ɛnˈtɑːpɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

An alternative form of entopic; relating to visual sensations that occur within the eye rather than from external light sources.

Etymology

Variant of 'entopic' formed with the '-al' suffix instead of the bare '-ic' ending. Both forms are used in medical and scientific literature interchangeably.

Kelly Says

Entopical phenomena were a mystery to ancient people who had no way to explain why they saw shapes and lights with their eyes closed—we now know it's light scattering inside the eye itself.

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