macula lutea

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Noun macula lutea has 1 sense

macula, macula lutea, macular area, yellow spot - a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
--₁ is a kind of area, region
--₁ is a part of retina

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Macula Lutea

Description:

The macula lutea is a region in the retina of the eye that is responsible for central vision and color perception. It contains a high density of cone photoreceptor cells.

Sample sentences:

She could see the fine details of the painting thanks to her intact macula lutea.
Age-related macular degeneration often affects the macula lutea, causing loss of central vision.
The doctor examined the patient's macula lutea using an ophthalmoscope to assess any abnormalities.

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