retinal
adjective/ˈrɛtənəl/
Frequency rank: #11,418 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.
Example sentence
The doctor used special equipment to examine the retinal cells at the back of the eye.
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