parafoveal

adjective

para·​fo·​ve·​al -ˈfō-vē-əl How to pronounce parafoveal (audio)
1
: surrounding the fovea
parafoveal regions of the retina
2
: dependent on parts of the retina external to the fovea
parafoveal vision
parafoveal threshold of reaction

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“Parafoveal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/parafoveal. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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