Retina

**Semantic type:** Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

**Definition:** A light-sensitive membrane that lines the back wall of the eyeball. The retina is continuous with the optic nerve and this way transmits optical images to the brain.

**Synonyms:** - RETINA - Retinal structure (body structure) - inner layer of eyeball - retina - retina - retina of camera-type eye - tunica interna of eyeball