retina
noun [C] /ˈret.ɪ.nə/
/ˈret̬.ən.ə/ (plural retinas or retinae)Definition
› the area at the back of the eye that receives light and sends pictures of what the eye sees to the brainThe eye and surrounding areaEyesight, glasses and lensesUsing the eyes retinal /ˈret.ɪ.nəl/
/ˈret̬.ən.əl/ adjective › The disease can result in retinal damage and loss of vision.Relating to particular parts of the body
/ˈret̬.ən.əl/ adjective › The disease can result in retinal damage and loss of vision.Relating to particular parts of the body(Definition of retina noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- aqueous humour noun
- beady adjective
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