retina

BrE /ˈrɛtɪnə/ AmE /ˈrɛtɪnə/

noun en → es

1 ANATOMY [singular] C1

the inner layer of tissue at the back of the eye that senses light and sends images to the brain

retina, capa interna del ojo

  • have a problem with your retina

Collocations retinal detachment · retinal surgery

  • She had to have an operation on her retina.

    Tuvieron que operarle la retina.

2 TECHNOLOGY [singular] C1

a type of display screen that produces images by using a layer of material similar to the retina in the eye

pantalla de retinas, pantalla orgánica

  • retina display

Collocations retina display technology · retina screen resolution

  • The new iPhone has a retina display.

    El nuevo iPhone tiene una pantalla de retinas.