macula lutea

noun

macula lu·​tea -ˈlü-tē-ə How to pronounce macula lutea (audio)
plural maculae luteae -tē-ˌē How to pronounce macula lutea (audio)
-tē-ˌī

Word History

Etymology

New Latin macula lūtea, literally, "yellow spot"

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of macula lutea was in 1818

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Cite this Entry

“Macula lutea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macula%20lutea. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

macula lutea

noun
macula lu·​tea -ˈlüt-ē-ə How to pronounce macula lutea (audio)
plural maculae luteae -ē-ˌē How to pronounce macula lutea (audio) -ē-ˌī How to pronounce macula lutea (audio)

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