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MeSH Heading: Dark Adaptation
Tree Number(s): G14.020.371
Unique ID: D003623
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003623
Scope Note: Adjustment of the eyes under conditions of low light. The sensitivity of the eye to light is increased during dark adaptation.
Entry Term(s): Scotopic Adaptation
NLM Classification #: WW 109
Previous Indexing: Adaptation, Ocular (1966-1967)
Public MeSH Note: 72
History Note: 72(68)
Date Established: 1972/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2016/06/23

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