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phosphene noun Phosphenes are the luminous floating stars, zigzags, swirls, spirals, squiggles, and other shapes that you see when closing your eyes tight and pressing them with your fingers. Basically, these phenomena occur when the cells of the retina are stimulated by rubbing or after a forceful sneeze, cough, or blow to the head. The word "phosphene" comes from the Greek words "phōs" (light) and "phainein" (to show). "Phainein" is also a contributing element in such words as "diaphanous," "emphasis," "epiphany," and "phenomenon," among others. : a luminous impression due to excitation of the retina

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November 19, 2013 FAHSS-feen "One way to see phosphenes is to close your eyes and rub them with your palms or fingers…." - From Andrew Neher's 1990 book Paranormal and Transcendental Experience   "At the event, visitors will draw blindfolded to allow the phosphenes (patterns) to emerge and will be encouraged to draw what they see using charcoal and ochre." - From an article in ENP Newswire, April 4, 2013

Word	phosphene
Date	November 19, 2013
Type	noun
Syllables	FAHSS-feen
Etymology	Phosphenes are the luminous floating stars, zigzags, swirls, spirals, squiggles, and other shapes that you see when closing your eyes tight and pressing them with your fingers. Basically, these phenomena occur when the cells of the retina are stimulated by rubbing or after a forceful sneeze, cough, or blow to the head. The word "phosphene" comes from the Greek words "phōs" (light) and "phainein" (to show). "Phainein" is also a contributing element in such words as "diaphanous," "emphasis," "epiphany," and "phenomenon," among others.
Examples	"One way to see phosphenes is to close your eyes and rub them with your palms or fingers…." - From Andrew Neher's 1990 book Paranormal and Transcendental Experience "At the event, visitors will draw blindfolded to allow the phosphenes (patterns) to emerge and will be encouraged to draw what they see using charcoal and ochre." - From an article in ENP Newswire, April 4, 2013
Definition	: a luminous impression due to excitation of the retina

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