retina in Greek
retina in Greek is αμφιβληστροειδής — retina means the light-sensitive layer of cells at the back of the eye that sends visual signals to the brain.
retina in Greek
αμφιβληστροειδής
Pronounced: amfivlistroeidis
(ophthalmology) The thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball that contains rods and cones sensitive to light, which trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.
What does "retina" mean?
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noun The light-sensitive layer of cells at the back of the eye that sends visual signals to the brain.
"A detached retina can cause sudden loss of vision."
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retina in a sentence
- A detached retina can cause sudden loss of vision.
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What is "retina" in Greek?
"retina" in Greek is αμφιβληστροειδής. retina means: The light-sensitive layer of cells at the back of the eye that sends visual signals to the brain.
How do you pronounce αμφιβληστροειδής?
"retina" in Greek is αμφιβληστροειδής, pronounced "amfivlistroeidis".
How do you use "retina" in a sentence?
Example: "A detached retina can cause sudden loss of vision." In Greek, "retina" is αμφιβληστροειδής.
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