cross-talk

n. a pattern of errors that occurs during the concurrent performance of tasks when the components of one task impinge on those of the other task, for example, when performing a different task with each hand. See dual-task performance.

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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.