certiorari

n. a writ issued by a superior court demanding review of the action of a lower court. For example, if the U.S. Supreme Court issues a writ of certiorari (Latin, literally: “to be informed”), it has agreed to review a case that was decided by a lower court and subsequently appealed.

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May 9th 2024

on-center ganglion cell

a retinal ganglion cell that is excited by light in the center of its receptive field but is inhibited by light in the surround. See also on response. Compare off-center ganglion cell.