retina
nounfemininetécnico/ʁɨˈtinɐ/medium
re·ti·na
Definition
The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, where images are formed and transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve.
Retinal detachment is a medical emergency.
Light is focused onto the retina to form an image.
Common collocations
retinal detachmentretinal examinationretinal cellsdamage to the retina
Etymology
Do latim 'retina', derivado de 'rete' (rede).