retina
Translation
retina
Examples
The retina is a layer at the back of the eyeball.
The retina is a layer at the back of the eyeball.
Damage to the retina can cause blindness.
Damage to the retina can cause blindness.
Grammar Patterns
((the retina)) the light-sensitive layer of the eye The retina is sensitive to light.
Similar Words
No direct synonyms. Related terms: cornea, iris, pupil.
Etymology
From Latin 'rete' (net), due to the net-like appearance of its blood vessels.
Memory Tips
It comes from the Latin for 'net'. Imagine a tiny net at the back of your eye that catches light.