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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

cell go
(biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms

somatic cell, vegetative cell go
any of the cells of a plant or animal except the reproductive cells

visual cell
one of the cells of the retina that is sensitive to light

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2 Subcategories

cone, cone cell, retinal cone go
a visual receptor cell in the retina that is sensitive to bright light and to color
rod, rod cell, retinal rod go
a visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light