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Electroretinography — measures the electrical responses of various cell types in the retina, including the photoreceptors (rods and cones), inner retinal cells (bipolar and amacrine cells), and the ganglion cells. Electrodes are usually placed on the cornea and the… … Wikipedia
Electroretinography (ERG) — A test in which the electrical potentials generated by the retina of the eye are measured when it is stimulated by light. In an ERG, an electrode is placed on the cornea at the front of the eye. The electrode measures the electrical response of… … Medical dictionary
electroretinography — noun see electroretinograph … New Collegiate Dictionary
electroretinography — The recording and study of the retinal action currents. * * * n. a method of recording changes in the electrical potential of the retina when it is stimulated by light; the recording itself is called an electroretinogram (ERG). One electrode is… … Medical dictionary
electroretinography — elec·tro·ret·i·nog·ra·phy … English syllables
electroretinography — n. a method of recording changes in the electrical potential of the retina when it is stimulated by light; the recording itself is called an electroretinogram (ERG). One electrode is placed on the eye in a contact lens and the other is usually… … The new mediacal dictionary
electroretinography — noun see electroretinograph … Useful english dictionary
ERG — stands for electroretinography, a test in which the electrical potentials generated by the retina of the eye are measured when it is stimulated by light. In an ERG, an electrode is placed on the cornea at the front of the eye. The electrode… … Medical dictionary
Achromatopsia — Classification and external resources A person with complete achromatopsia would see only black, white and shades of grey. Additionally, the image would usually be blurry in brighter light (in the brightest light, effectively invisible) but would … Wikipedia
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