First Known Use: 1848
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macula lutea
noun macula lu·tea \-ˈlü-tē-ə\
plural maculae lu·te·ae \-tē-ˌē, -tē-ˌī\
Definition of MACULA LUTEA
: a small yellowish area lying slightly lateral to the center of the retina that constitutes the region of maximum visual acuity —called also yellow spot
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Origin of MACULA LUTEA
New Latin, literally, yellow spot
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macula lutea
noun macula lu·tea \-ˈlüt-ē-ə\
plural maculae lu·te·ae \-ē-ˌē, -ē-ˌī\
Medical Definition of MACULA LUTEA
: a small yellowish area lying slightly lateral to the center of the retina that constitutes the region of maximum visual acuity and is made up almost wholly of retinal cones—called also yellow spot
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