Meaning
视网膜 is the medical and scientific term for the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye. It receives visual images and transmits them to the brain through the optic nerve. This is a specialized anatomical term used in medicine, biology, and discussions about eye health.
Usage
This word appears primarily in medical, scientific, and health-related contexts. Native speakers use it when discussing eye anatomy, vision problems, or medical conditions like retinal detachment (视网膜脱落). It's formal and technical, not commonly used in everyday casual conversation unless discussing specific eye issues.
Examples
- 01医生说我的视网膜很健康。.The doctor said my retina is very healthy.
- 02糖尿病可能会导致视网膜病变。.Diabetes may lead to retinopathy.
Characters
Measure words
- 层一层视网膜
Common collocations
- 视网膜脱落retinal detachment
- 视网膜病变retinopathy
- 视网膜出血retinal hemorrhage
- 视网膜检查retinal examination
Origin
The term literally means 'vision net membrane,' describing the retina's net-like structure of photoreceptor cells and its function as a membrane that captures visual information.