late 14c., from Medieval Latin retina "the retina," probably from Vulgar Latin (tunica) *retina, literally "net-like tunic," on resemblance to the network of blood vessels at the back of the eye, and ultimately from Latin rete "net" (see reticulate (adj.)). The Vulgar Latin phrase might be Gerard of Cremona's 12c. translation of Arabic (tabaqa) shabakiyyah "netlike (layer)," itself probably a translation of Greek amphiblestroeides (khiton).
双语例句
1. If a person is short - sighted, images are focused in front of their retina.
人如果近视的话, 图像就会聚焦在视网膜前方.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. The retina , the inner layer of the globe, consists of two portions.
视网膜是眼球的内层, 包括两部分.
来自辞典例句
3. The periphery of the retina is very sensitive to motion.
视网膜的外围对运动非常敏感.
来自辞典例句
4. The choroid coat carries many blood vessels to supply the retina.
脉络膜通过许多血管为视网膜供应血液.
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5. This property is used in the treatment of a detached retina.