macula lutea
macula lu·tea
noun \-ˈlü-tē-ə\ plural maculae lu·te·ae\-tē-ˌē, -tē-ˌī\
Definition of MACULA LUTEA
: a small yellowish area lying slightly lateral to the center of the retina that constitutes the region of maximum visual acuity —called also yellow spot
Origin of MACULA LUTEA
New Latin, literally, yellow spot
First Known Use: 1848
Learn More About MACULA LUTEA
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: macular degeneration
Previous Word in the Dictionary: maculacy
All Words Near: macula lutea
Previous Word in the Dictionary: maculacy
All Words Near: macula lutea
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up macula lutea? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
