Advertisement
Advertisement
macula lutea
[ mak-yuh-luh loo-tee-uh ]
noun
, plural mac·u·lae lu·te·ae [mak, -y, uh, -lee , loo, -tee-ee, mak, -y, uh, -lahy , loo, -tee-ahy].
macula lutea
/ ˈluːtɪə /
noun
- See fovea centralisa small yellowish oval-shaped spot, rich in cones, near the centre of the retina of the eye, where vision is especially sharp See also fovea centralis
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of macula lutea1
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of macula lutea1
New Latin, literally: yellow spot
Discover More
Example Sentences
In order then to avoid diplopia the macula lutea moves to where the retinal image is formed.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[pet-ri-kawr]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse