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macula lutea

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.

Wiktionary
macula lutea

n. macula (yellow spot in the human eye)

WordNet
macula lutea

n. a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision [syn: macula, macular area, yellow spot]