adj
retinal
REHT-ihn-uhl
Retinal (adj) means relating to the retina, the light-sensing layer at the back of the eye. Example: “Retinal damage from diabetes can lead to blindness if untreated.”
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Relating to the retina, the light-sensing layer at the back of the eye.
"Retinal damage from diabetes can lead to blindness if untreated."
How to use retinal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with the retina.
Common pairings
retinal damage
retinal scan
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Rhymes for retinal
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What does “retinal” mean?
The word “retinal” means relating to the retina, the light-sensing layer at the back of the eye. In plain terms, having to do with the retina.
How do you pronounce “retinal”?
“Retinal” is pronounced REHT-ihn-uhl (/ˈɹɛt.ən.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “retinal” in a sentence?
Here is “retinal” used in a sentence: “Retinal damage from diabetes can lead to blindness if untreated.”
What part of speech is “retinal”?
“Retinal” is an adjective.
