LookItUpretina
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈrɛtənə/ · UK /ˈretɪnə/
retina means: The thin layer at the back of your eye that senses light and sends information to your brain.
noun
The thin layer at the back of your eye that senses light and sends information to your brain.
- Light reaches the retina at the back of the eye.
- The doctor checked both retinas for damage.
- A detached retina can cause serious loss of sight.
Questions about retina
What does retina mean?
The thin layer at the back of your eye that senses light and sends information to your brain.
What is retina in other languages?
Türkçe: retina · Español: retina · Français: rétine · Deutsch: Netzhaut · Italiano: retina · 日本語: 網膜
How do you pronounce retina?
In American English /ˈrɛtənə/; in British English /ˈretɪnə/.
How do you use retina in a sentence?
Light reaches the retina at the back of the eye. The doctor checked both retinas for damage.
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