| NOUN | body | macula lutea, macula, macular area, yellow spot | a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision |
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| Meaning | A small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision. | |
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| Synonyms | macula, macular area, yellow spot | |
| Part of | retina | The innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball |
| Broader | area, region | A part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve |
| Spanish | área macular, mácula lútea, mácula | |
| Catalan | màcula lútea, màcula | |
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