macular area

/ˌmækjələr ˌɛriə/
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Definitions of macular area
  1. noun
    a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
    synonyms: macula, macula lutea, yellow spot
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    type of:
    area, region
    a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
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