macula lutea

noun

macula lu·tea -ˈlü-tē-ə

plural maculae luteae -tē-ˌē

-tē-ˌī

: macula sense 2b

Etymology

New Latin macula lūtea, literally, "yellow spot"

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of macula lutea was in 1818

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“Macula lutea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macula%20lutea. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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macula lutea

noun

macula lu·tea -ˈlüt-ē-ə

plural maculae luteae -ē-ˌē

-ē-ˌī

: macula sense 2b

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