modulator
noun
mod·u·la·tor
ˈmäj-ə-ˌlāt-ər 
1
: one that modulates
2
: any of the nerve fibers that carry impulses from single retinal cones and are believed to be responsible for the transmission of discrete sensations of color
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“Modulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/modulator. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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