Meaning
retina
- The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eyeball
In a sentence
L'oculista ha esaminato attentamente la retina del paziente.
The ophthalmologist carefully examined the patient's retina.
Un forte trauma cranico può provocare il distacco della retina.
A severe head injury can cause retinal detachment.
La luce intensa non ha danneggiato la retina?
Didn't the bright light damage the retina?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| retina | feminine · singular |
| retine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Pronounced with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈrɛ.ti.na/.