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foveola

UK
/fəʊˈviːələ/
US
/foʊˈviːələ/

Translations

foveolanoun
foveolae
pl
UK
/fəʊˈviːələ/
US
/foʊˈviːələ/
The foveola is a small pit in the retina responsible for sharp central vision.
Фовеола — это небольшая ямка в сетчатке, отвечающая за остроту центрального зрения.
Synonyms
fovea
pit
depression
dimple
fossa
foveal pit
foveal depression
macular pit

Definitions

foveolanoun
A small pit or depression on a surface.
Under the microscope, tiny foveolae covered the beetle’s elytra.
In vertebrate anatomy, the minute central pit within the fovea of the retina where visual acuity is greatest.
Damage to the foveola can severely impair high-resolution vision.
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