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macula::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | macula lutea, macular area, yellow spot |
| Type of | region, area |
macula::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | macule |
| Type of | fleck, spot, speckle, dapple, patch, maculation |
| Has types | lentigo, liver spot, plague spot, freckle |
| Derivation | maculate |
Examples of macula
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Because the macula primarily is affected in AMD, central vision loss may occur.
From the sciencedaily.com
If the macula has been damaged by macular edema, you may need laser treatment.
From the orlandosentinel.com
My macula is an unattractive cloudy ash colour but this is great apparently.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Most people have the dry form, which is caused by thinning of tissues in the macula.
From the stltoday.com
The dry form results from the gradual deterioration of cells in the macula.
From the latimes.com
Degeneration of the macula interferes with important tasks such as reading and driving.
From the upi.com
The macula is the part of the eye that provides clear, detailed vision.
From the sciencedaily.com
The macula is the center of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.
From the cnn.com
The macula is at the centre of the retina and is the part of the eye that we use for reading.
From the nzherald.co.nz
- Sunspot: a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
- A small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
- Macule: a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
- Macula is a term used by archaeologists to describe a feature visible on an aerial photograph but with no identifiable function.
- * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
- Macula (pl. maculae) is the Latin word for 'spot'. It is used in planetary geology to refer to unusually dark areas on the surface of a planet or moon. They are seen on the icy surfaces of Jupiter's moon Europa and Neptune's moon Triton. ...
- A cutaneous condition is any medical condition that affects the integumentary systemu2014the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is as a barrier against the external environment.
- An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision; A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb; A rather large spot or blotch ...
- (macular) Relating to the macula, the area of the retina responsible for detailed central vision
