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Definition of Macula lutea
1. Noun. A small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision.
Exact synonyms: Macula, Macular Area, Yellow Spot
Generic synonyms: Area, Region
Group relationships: Retina
Generic synonyms: Area, Region
Group relationships: Retina
Definition of Macula lutea
1. Noun. macula (yellow spot in the human eye) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Macula lutea
1. An oval area in the retina, 3 to 5 mm in diameter, usually located temporal to the posterior pole of the eye and slightly below the level of the optic disk. It is characterised by the presence of a yellow pigment diffusely permeating the inner layers, contains the fovea centralis in its centre, and provides the best phototopic visual acuity. It is devoid of retinal blood vessels, except in its periphery, and receives nourishment from the choriocapillaris of the choroid. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Macula Lutea
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