Retinal
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɹɛt.ɪn.əl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Retinal is an adjective meaning (ophthalmology, relational) Of or pertaining to the retina.
Meaning
(ophthalmology, relational) Of or pertaining to the retina.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry, organic chemistry) A yellow to orange aldehyde derived from vitamin A that is formed from rhodopsin by the action of light and in combination with proteins forms the visual pigments of the retinal rods and cones.
Word Forms
- retinals
Synonyms for retinal
Depending on context, synonyms include retinaldehyde, retinene.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include retinene, retina, cis, trans, iris, ocular.
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