retina
retina — noun
1. the light-sensitive lining at the rear inner surface of the eyeball that capture
1.名詞B2
釋義
the light-sensitive lining at the rear inner surface of the eyeball that captures light and changes it into nerve signals the brain reads as sight
例句
The retina of a healthy eye works like camera film in a dark room.
simile: retina + works like
Elena's eye exam showed that her retina had developed a small tear.
collocation: examine + retina
Doctors can repair a damaged retina with laser surgery if the problem is caught early.
When Folake looked at the bright light, it left a lasting image on her retina.
The diabetes specialist checked Anthony's retina for any signs of bleeding.
用法筆記
Frequently used in medical contexts, often as the object of verbs like 'examine', 'damage', 'repair', or 'affect'.