Noun: retina (retinas,retinae) re-t(i-)nu
- The innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve
"damage to ganglion cells in the retina may play a role in the development of glaucoma"
Derived forms: retinae, retinas
Type of: membrane, tissue layer
Part of: eye, oculus [rare], optic
Encyclopedia: Retina