Associations to the word «Retina»

Pictures for the word «Retina»

Wiktionary

RETINA, noun. (anatomy) The thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball where light is converted into neural signals sent to the brain.

Dictionary definition

RETINA, noun. The innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.