main visual organ
[meɪn ˈvɪʒuəl ˈɔːrɡən]
nounpl: main visual organs
órgão visual principal
1. The eye; the primary anatomical structure in humans and animals responsible for sight and visual perception
The eye is the main visual organ that allows us to perceive the world around us.
O olho é o órgão visual principal que nos permite perceber o mundo ao nosso redor.
2. In anatomy, the organ composed of the cornea, lens, retina, and other structures that work together to capture light and send visual signals to the brain
Damage to the main visual organ can result in partial or complete loss of vision.
Danos ao órgão visual principal podem resultar em perda parcial ou total da visão.
While 'main visual organ' is a formal anatomical term, in both English and Portuguese-speaking cultures, the simple word 'eye' (olho) is far more commonly used in everyday speech. The phrase 'main visual organ' appears primarily in medical, scientific, and educational contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the blink of an eye (num piscar de olhos)
keep an eye on something (manter um olho em algo)
see eye to eye (estar de acordo)
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