macula lutea
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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
macula lu·tea
noun \-ˈlüt-ē-ə\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; maculae lu·te·ae \-ē-ˌē, -ē-ˌī\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)
Medical 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 and is made up almost wholly of retinal cones—called also yellow spot
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