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Possible tear in part of the eye (6)

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I believe the answer is:

retina

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This could be a double definition.

'possible tear' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both body parts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'part of the eye' is the second definition.
('retina' is part of 'eye')

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for retina that I've seen before include "Membrane that can become detached" , "Light-sensitive eye lining" , "Membrane in eye, sensitive to light" , "Retain with part of eye" , "It helps one to see" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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