retinal
Translation
retinal
Examples
The doctor checked for retinal damage.
The doctor checked for retinal damage.
A retinal scan can identify a person.
A retinal scan can identify a person.
Grammar Patterns
((+ noun)) relating to the retina The doctor checked for retinal damage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none
Etymology
From 'retina' + '-al' (adjectival suffix), meaning 'relating to the retina'.
Memory Tips
The '-al' ending often turns a noun into an adjective, like 'nation' becomes 'national'. It's the same for 'retina' to 'retinal'.