retinal
ˈrɛtənəl
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Definition of retinal - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
technologyTECH.relating to scanning the eye's light-sensitive tissue for identificationTECH.
  • Retinal scanning is used for secure access to facilities.
ocular visual
2.
medicalTECH.related to the retina of the eyeTECH.
  • The doctor examined the retinal tissue closely.
ocular visual

Noun

biologyTECH.yellow-orange substance from vitamin A for visionTECH.
  • Retinal is crucial for seeing in dim light.
retinene
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Expressions with retinal

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medical condition where retina separates from the eye's back
He was diagnosed with retinal detachment and needed surgery.
biometric identification by scanning the retina of the eye
Retinal scanning is used in secure facilities.
cell in the eye that sees color
The retinal cone helps us see different colors.
photopigment in retinal rods aiding vision
Retinal purple helps us see in dim light.

Origin of retinal

Latin, retina (net)

Terms with retinal included in their meaning

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retinal area for sharp central vision
medical
central retinal area rich in cones for detailed vision
eye surgery
surgical procedure using laser to destroy retinal tissue
medical
retinal inflammation linked to kidney disease with albumin in urine
vision
photopigment in retinal rods aiding vision

Examples of retinal in a sentence

  • Retinal technology is advancing rapidly.
  • The retinal scan revealed no abnormalities.
  • He specializes in retinal diseases.
  • Scientists study retinal to understand vision better.
  • Retinal plays a role in the visual cycle.

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  1. French:rétinien, rétinal, ...
  2. German:retinale Erkennung, Retinal, ...
  3. Italian:retinico, retinale, ...
  4. Spanish:retiniano, retinal, ...
  5. Portuguese:retiniano, retinal, ...
  6. Chinese:视网膜扫描的, 视黄醛, ...
  7. Japanese:網膜スキャナーを使用する, レチナール, ...
  8. Arabic:شَبَكِيّ, رِيتِينَال, ...
  9. Hebrew:רִשְׁתִּיתִי, רֶטִינָל, ...
  10. Russian:использование сетчаточного сканера, ретиналь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сітківковий, ретиналь, ...
  12. Hindi:रेटिनल, रेटिना संबंधी, ...
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