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Retina

Also called Eye screen lining

AnatomyOphthalmologyImportant

Light-sensitive posterior eye layer containing rods and cones that convert light into neural signals transmitted via the optic nerve.

Korean

망막

눈 내부 후면을 덮는 감광성 조직층; 시각 신호를 전기 신호로 변환하여 뇌로 전달.

French

Rétine

Couche postérieure de l'œil photosensible contenant les cônes et les bâtonnets qui convertissent la lumière en signaux nerveux transmis par le nerf optique.

Word parts

  • retin/oRoot(Latin) Retina

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