rhodophylaxis

The action of the pigment cells of the choroid in preserving or facilitating the reproduction of rhodopsin. [rhodopsin + G. phylaxis, a guarding]

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rho·do·phy·lax·is (ro″do-fə-lakґsis) [rhodo- + phylaxis] the ability of the retinal epithelium to regenerate rhodopsin. rhodophylactic adj