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.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishHaving to do with the retina.

Common pairings

retinal damage retinal scan

Word forms

retinals plural

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_____ damage from diabetes can lead to blindness if untreated.

Rhymes for retinal

final urinal spinal nominal seminal vaginal criminal cardinal original terminal marginal virginal

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Frequently asked questions

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.