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retina

retina

Meaning of retina

light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye

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EN-UK/ˈretɪnə/
EN-US/ˈrɛtɪnə/
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retina with Russian translation

retina usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Сетчатка помогает глазу воспринимать свет.

The retina helps the eye detect light.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Сканирование глаза показало повреждение сетчатки.

An eye scan showed damage to the retina.

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retina belongs to the topic "Head and Face". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

retinaсетчатка
headголова
faceлицо
noseнос
mouthрот
lipгуба
toothзуб

retina synonyms

Related words worth learning together

light-sensitive membrane
Descriptive phrase for the retina; focuses on its function rather than using the anatomical term.
eye retina
More explicit phrase meaning the retina of the eye; can sound redundant.
retinal layer
Refers to a layer related to the retina, but can suggest one layer within it rather than the whole retina.
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light-sensitive membrane

Descriptive phrase for the retina; focuses on its function rather than using the anatomical term.

C1Rarely

Damage to the light-sensitive membrane can affect vision.

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eye retina

More explicit phrase meaning the retina of the eye; can sound redundant.

C1Rarely

The doctor examined the eye retina for signs of disease.

R
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retinal layer

Refers to a layer related to the retina, but can suggest one layer within it rather than the whole retina.

C1Rarely

The retinal layer was damaged in the accident.

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How to pronounce retina and what this word means

retina means retina. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce retina

/ˈretɪnə/

retina translation

retina

retina examples

The retina helps the eye detect light.

retina transcription

/ˈretɪnə/, /ˈrɛtɪnə/

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retina meaning: what does it mean?

light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye

retina pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

retina is pronounced as /ˈretɪnə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

retina definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The retina helps the eye detect light. Translation: Сетчатка помогает глазу воспринимать свет.

Is retina part of Head and Face vocabulary?

Yes, retina can be learned in the Head and Face topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is retina part of Body vocabulary?

Yes, retina can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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