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Retinaculum
n.
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One of the retractor muscles of the proboscis of certain worms.
Retinaculum
n.
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A small gland or process to which bodies are attached; as, the glandular retinacula to which the pollinia of orchids are attached, or the hooks which support the seeds in many acanthaceous plants.
Retinal
a.
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Of or pertaining to the retina.
Retinalite
n.
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A translucent variety of serpentine, of a honey yellow or greenish yellow color, having a waxy resinlike luster.
Retinasphalt
n.
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Alt. of Retinasphaltum
Retinasphaltum
n.
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Retinite.
Retinerved
a.
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Having reticulated veins.
Retinea
pl.
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of Retineum
Retineum
n.
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That part of the eye of an invertebrate which corresponds in function with the retina of a vertebrate.
Retinic
a.
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Of or pertaining to resin; derived from resin; specifically, designating an acid found in certain fossil resins and hydrocarbons.
Retinite
n.
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An inflammable mineral resin, usually of a yellowish brown color, found in roundish masses, sometimes with coal.
Retinitis
n.
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Inflammation of the retina.
Retinoid
a.
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Resinlike, or resinform; resembling a resin without being such.
Retinol
n.
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A hydrocarbon oil obtained by the distillation of resin, -- used in printer's ink.
Retiniphorae
pl.
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of Retinophora
Retinophora
n.
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One of group of two to four united cells which occupy the axial part of the ocelli, or ommatidia, of the eyes of invertebrates, and contain the terminal nerve fibrillae. See Illust. under Ommatidium.
Retinophoral
a.
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Of or pertaining to retinophorae.
Retinoscopy
n.
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The study of the retina of the eye by means of the ophthalmoscope.
Retinue
n.
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The body of retainers who follow a prince or other distinguished person; a train of attendants; a suite.
Retinulae
pl.
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of Retinula
Retinula
n.
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One of the group of pigmented cells which surround the retinophorae of invertebrates. See Illust. under Ommatidium.
Retinulate
a.
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Having, or characterized by, retinul/.
Retiped
n.
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A bird having small polygonal scales covering the tarsi.
Retiracy
n.
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Retirement; -- mostly used in a jocose or burlesque way.
Retirade
n.
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A kind of retrenchment, as in the body of a bastion, which may be disputed inch by inch after the defenses are dismantled. It usually consists of two faces which make a reentering angle.
Retired
imp. & p. p.
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of Retire
Retiring
p. pr. & vb. n.
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of Retire
Retire
v. t.
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To withdraw; to take away; -- sometimes used reflexively.
Retire
v. t.
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To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay; as, to retire bonds; to retire a note.
Retire
v. t.
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To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list; as, to retire a military or naval officer.