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retineum.

Part of the eye of an invertebrate which corresponds in function with the retina of a vertebrate, hypothetical membrane resembling the retina.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Part of the eye of an invertebrate which corresponds in function with the retina of a vertebrate, hypothetical membrane resembling the retina.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

From New Latin retineum, from Medieval Latin retina. By surface analysis, retin(a) + -eum.

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