Retinal: meaning, definitions and examples

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retinal

 

[ หˆrษ›tษชnษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

eye anatomy

Retinal refers to anything related to the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. It plays a crucial role in vision by converting light into neural signals that are sent to the brain.

Synonyms

ocular, retina-related, visual

Examples of usage

  • The retinal cells are essential for detecting light.
  • Photoreceptors in the retinal layer respond to different light wavelengths.
  • Damage to the retinal tissue can lead to vision loss.

Translations

Translations of the word "retinal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น retinal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคŸเคฟเคจเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช retinal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ retina

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตั‚ะธะฝะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ retinalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ถฒ่†œใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉtinal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ retinal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท retinal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง๋ง‰์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุจูƒูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ retinรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ retinรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง†็ฝ‘่†œ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ retinalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ netuvรถรฐva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตั‚ะธะฝะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ retinal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ retinal

Etymology

The term 'retinal' originates from the Latin word 'retina,' which means 'net.' This name reflects the net-like structure of the retina within the eye. The retina has been studied since ancient times, with early notions of vision being tied to the function of this essential component of the eye. Over centuries, our understanding of the retina's complex structure and functioning has advanced significantly, particularly with the advent of modern science and technology. In the 19th century, anatomists began to grasp the detailed layers of the retina and its role in visual processes, which has led to profound implications for both medical and optical fields. Today, the study of retinal health is paramount in disciplines such as ophthalmology and vision science, emphasizing its importance in understanding broader aspects of human health.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,074, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.