YELLOW SPOT
\jˈɛlə͡ʊ spˈɒt], \jˈɛləʊ spˈɒt], \j_ˈɛ_l_əʊ s_p_ˈɒ_t]\
Definitions of YELLOW SPOT
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a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
By Princeton University
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Syn.: macula lutea. An area surrounding and including the fovea centralis in the retina which has a slightly yellow color. Frequently used therefore to designate the area of distinct vision or central vision, although this designation is made preferably by the limits of the fovea centralis. [Ang.-Sax.]
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An area surrounding and including the fovea centralis in the retina which has a slightly yellow color. Frequently used, therefore, to designate the area of distinct vision or central vision, although the designation is made preferably By the limits of the fovea centralis. [Ang.-Sax., geolo, geolu.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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