retinula en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin rētinula, diminutive of Medieval Latin rētina. By surface analysis, retin(a) + -ula.
Meanings
- One of the group of pigmented cells that surround the retinophorae of invertebrates.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| retinulae | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| retinulas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |