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Fovea centralis

/ˈfōvēə/

Noun, pl. foveae

Also generally known as fovea.

1. A part of the eye, located in the center of the macula region of the retina. The fovea is responsible for sharp central vision (also called foveal vision), which is necessary in humans for reading, driving, and any activity where visual detail is of primary importance. (wikipedia.org)

2. A tiny spot located in the macula that is the area of clearest vision on the retina. (biology-online.org)

3. Area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute. (wordnetweb.princeton.edu)

Word origin: From Latin fovea (“ditch, pit”)

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