【医】 斑区

[ noun ]
a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
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macula lutea \macula lutea\, macular area \macular area\n.
A yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones.

Syn: macula, yellow spot.
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