Young-Helmholtz theory
noun
Young-Helm·holtz theory
ˈyəŋ-ˈhelm-ˌhōlts- 
: a theory in color vision: the eye has three separate elements each of which is stimulated by a different primary color
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“Young-Helmholtz theory.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Young-Helmholtz%20theory. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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