noun
cone cell; cone
Anatomical term for the photoreceptor cells in the retina responsible for color vision. Often contrasted with 桿状体 (rod cells).
See also: 桿状体
網膜には錐状体と桿状体がある。
The retina contains cone cells and rod cells.
錐状体は色を識別する働きを持つ。
Cone cells have the function of distinguishing colors.