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foveal Definition


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fovea
noun foveae
    1. anatomy.
      A shallow depression in the retina at the back of the eye in birds, lizards and primates where vision is sharpest. Also called yellow spot.
    2. Any small hollow or depression in a body structure.
Derivative: foveal
adj
    Derivative: foveate
    adj
      Pitted.
    Etymology: 19c: Latin, meaning ‘small pit'.



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