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

Derived forms: retinae, retinas

See also: retinal

Type of: membrane, tissue layer

Part of: eye, oculus, optic

Encyclopedia: Retina

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