Retina
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.nə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Retina is a noun meaning (ophthalmology) The thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball that contains rods and cones sensitive to light, which trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.
Meaning
(ophthalmology) The thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball that contains rods and cones sensitive to light, which trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.
Word Forms
- retinas
- retinae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include retinal, tomograph, web, mudpuppy, network, decussate.
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