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white light

1. light that is a mixture of all of the visible wavelengths in the spectrum. White light can also be produced by a mixture of three single wavelengths of appropriate intensity (i.e., the primary colors).

2. a brilliant light reported to be experienced by some people when dying or undergoing near-death experiences.

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May 7th 2024

hypotonia

hypotonia

n. decreased muscle tone or strength. Compare hypertonia. —hypotonic adj.