Meaning of the word retinal in English
What does retinal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
retinal
US /ˈret.ən.əl/
UK /ˈret.ɪ.nəl/
Adjective
relating to or affecting the retina of the eye
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The doctor performed a retinal examination.
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He suffers from a retinal detachment.
Noun
a yellow aldehyde, C20H28O, derived from vitamin A, that combines with opsin to form rhodopsin, the light-sensitive pigment in the rod cells of the retina
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The conversion of retinal to retinol is crucial for vision.
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Retinal is a key component of rhodopsin.