fovea

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Noun fovea has 1 sense

fovea, fovea centralis - area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute
--₁ is a kind of area, region
--₁ is a part of retina

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Fovea

A fovea is a small depression in the retina of the eye, responsible for sharp central vision. It contains a high concentration of cone cells, which are responsible for detailed and color vision.

Example sentences:

The fovea is the area of the eye with the highest visual acuity.
When reading, the fovea is actively engaged in scanning and processing the text.
Macular degeneration can result in damage to the fovea, leading to blurry or distorted central vision.

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