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retina

noun

The innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
R
Ends with
A
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˈɹɛt.ɪn.ə

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noun

  1. The innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve

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