noun
- vision in dim light or darkness; the ability of the eye to see in low-light conditions
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The researcher studied scotopia to understand how the human eye adapts to darkness.
- Scotopia relies on rod cells in the retina rather than cone cells.
- After several minutes in the dark room, her scotopia improved significantly.
- The ophthalmologist explained that scotopia is essential for nighttime navigation.
- Certain medical conditions can impair scotopia and reduce night vision.
- The study measured how quickly participants achieved full scotopia in controlled darkness.