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retina

retina The retina is the light-sensitive nervous tissue lining the inside of the eye.

The retina is the light-sensitive nervous tissue lining the inside of the eye. It is continuous with the optic nerve, receives images from the outside world, and sends visual signals to the brain.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Retina” (D012160).
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