Retina

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The light-sensitive innermost membrane lining the back wall of the eyeball, connected to the optic nerve.

“The laser treatment was aimed at repairing a small tear in her retina.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈrɛt.ɨ.nə/

Syllables

ret·i·na

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