MACULA LUTEA
\mˈakjʊlə lˈuːti͡ə], \mˈakjʊlə lˈuːtiə], \m_ˈa_k_j_ʊ_l_ə l_ˈuː_t_iə]\
Definitions of MACULA LUTEA
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a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
By Princeton University
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An oval area in the retina, 3 to 5 mm in diameter, usually located temporal to the posterior pole of the eye and slightly below the level of the optic disk. It is characterized by the presence of a yellow pigment diffusely permeating the inner layers, contains the fovea centralis in its center, and provides the best phototopic visual acuity. It is devoid of retinal blood vessels, except in its periphery, and receives nourishment from the choriocapillaris of the choroid. (From Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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