fovea centralis

noun

A small pit of closely packed cones in the eye, located in the center of the macula lutea of the retina, and responsible for sharp central vision.

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Meanings

noun
  1. A small pit of closely packed cones in the eye, located in the center of the macula lutea of the retina, and responsible for sharp central vision.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounarea consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute

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arearegion
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fovea

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fovea centralis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fovea%20centralis

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Chicago

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