retina

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• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈrɛt.ɨ.nə/

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Noun

Singular retina

Plural retinas or retinae

Illustration showing parts of the human eye, including the retina.

1. (anatomy) The retina is a thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball where light is converted into signals that are sent to the brain.

Related words

• retinal