retina
die Netzhaut, die Netzhäute
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retina
The light-sensitive layer at the inner back of the eye in vertebrates and cephalopods. It converts light stimuli into nerve signals.
Bei einer Netzhautablösung ist eine sofortige ärztliche Behandlung erforderlich, um die Sehkraft zu erhalten.
In the case of retinal detachment, immediate medical treatment is required in order to preserve eyesight.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Netzhäute |
| genitive | der Netzhaut |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Netzhaut | die Netzhäute |
| accusative | die Netzhaut | die Netzhäute |
| dative | der Netzhaut | den Netzhäuten |
| genitive | der Netzhaut | der Netzhäute |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word consists of 'Netz' (net) and 'Haut' (skin). The name comes from the fact that this layer in the eye is traversed by a fine network of blood vessels and nerves.
Die Netzhaut ist für das Sehen von entscheidender Bedeutung.
The retina is crucial for vision.
'Netzhaut' (retina) is a technical term from medicine and biology. Although most people know the word, it is mainly used in medical or scientific contexts.
Der Augenarzt hat meine Netzhaut untersucht.
The ophthalmologist examined my retina.
In a medical context, typical combinations are 'die Netzhaut untersuchen' (to examine the retina), 'Schäden an der Netzhaut' (damage to the retina), or the condition 'die Netzhautablösung' (retinal detachment).
Eine Netzhautablösung muss sofort behandelt werden.
Retinal detachment must be treated immediately.
