Entoptical

/ɛnˈtɑːptɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

An alternative form of entoptic; relating to visual phenomena that occur within the eye itself.

Etymology

Variant of 'entoptic' with the '-al' suffix. Both forms appear in medical literature, though 'entoptic' is more common.

Kelly Says

Both 'entoptic' and 'entoptical' mean the same thing, but scientists aren't always consistent with naming—it's like having two names for the same phenomenon, which can confuse students.

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