macula (Meaning)
macula (n)
a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
macula (n.)
A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.
A rather large spot or blotch of color.
Synonyms & Antonyms of macula
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macula Sentence Examples
- The macula is a small, central area of the retina responsible for high-acuity vision.
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common cause of vision loss in the elderly, damaging the macula.
- A Amsler grid is used to detect subtle changes in the macula that may indicate AMD.
- Macular edema, a buildup of fluid in the macula, can cause blurred or distorted vision.
- Macular holes, tears in the macula, can lead to severe vision impairment.
- Maculopathy refers to any disease or condition affecting the macula.
- The macula is supplied by the macula artery, a branch of the central retinal artery.
- Smoking can significantly increase the risk of developing macular degeneration.
- Doctors use optical coherence tomography (OCT) to image the macula for diagnostic purposes.
- Certain medications and dietary supplements can help protect the macula from damage.
FAQs About the word macula
a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field, a small yellowish central area of the retina that
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The macula is a small, central area of the retina responsible for high-acuity vision.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common cause of vision loss in the elderly, damaging the macula.
A Amsler grid is used to detect subtle changes in the macula that may indicate AMD.
Macular edema, a buildup of fluid in the macula, can cause blurred or distorted vision.
