Medical Terminology / Unit 12 MedTerm 0776 short lesson, about 20 seconds
retin/o: Retina
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The idea
The combining form retin slash o names the retina, the light-sensing layer at the back of the eye.
In practice
Retinopathy is disease of the retina.
Where people slip
The retina senses light; the cornea and lens focus it.
Your place on the trail
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