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retin/o — Retina

retin/o means retina. Latin source words and medical terminology examples: retinal.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Retina

• Latin: retina

Examples and word parts

retinal

Relating to the light-sensitive layer inside the eye.

Word parts: retin (retina) + -al (relating to)

Recorded forms: retin-

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