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dark adaptation
the adaptation of the eye to vision in the dark by dilation of the pupil, increased sensitivity of the retina, etc. -
light adaptation
the reflex adaptation of the eye to bright light, consisting of an increase in the number of functioning cones, accompanied by a decrease in the number of functioning rods (opposed to dark adaptation). -
accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay. -
life
the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally. -
adaptive
Adaptive means having the ability or tendency to adapt to different situations. -
adjustment
An adjustment is a small change that is made to something such as a machine or a way of doing something.