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macula in French

macula in French is macula, macula lutea — macula means 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.

macula in French

macula
noun
(anatomy) 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.
macula lutea
noun
(anatomy) 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.

What does "macula" mean?

  1. noun 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.
  2. noun A small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith.
  3. noun A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.
  4. noun A rather large spot or blotch of color.
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What is "macula" in French?

"macula" in French is macula, macula lutea. macula means: 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.

Are there other ways to say "macula" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "macula": macula, macula lutea.

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