tapetum lucidum en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin tapētum (“tapestry”) and lūcidum (“bright, shining, clear”), the neuter of lūcidus, literally "bright tapestry".
Meanings
- A layer of tissue in the eye of many vertebrate animals, immediately behind or sometimes within the retina, that reflects visible light so as to increase the light available to the photoreceptors.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tapeta lucida | Number=Plur | lexicographic |