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Netzhaut

retina

noun NETS-howt Less Common

Origin: from Netz (net) + Haut (skin)

Usage Note

Netzhaut is the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. A detached retina is a Netzhautablösung. The Latinate Retina appears in clinical texts.

Examples

"Das Bild entsteht auf der Netzhaut."

Natural Translation

The image forms on the retina.

Literal Translation

The image arises on the retina.

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