B2nounhealthscience
US/ˈret.ɪ.nə/
UK/ˈret.ɪ.nə/
the part inside the back of your eye that detects light and passes pictures to the brain
In context
Light enters the eye and hits the retina at the back.
The doctor checked my retina for signs of damage from diabetes.
A detached retina is an emergency and needs surgery quickly.
Words that go with retina
adjective + noun
- detached retinaA blow to the head can cause a detached retina.
verb + noun
- damage the retinaLooking at the sun can damage the retina.
- protect the retinaSunglasses help protect the retina from strong light.
noun + noun
- retina scanThe door opens only after a retina scan.
- retina specialistMy doctor sent me to a retina specialist.