Macula

A small spot, perceptibly different in color from the surrounding tissue. It is neither elevated nor depressed from the surface.


Small colored spot or thickening.


A small spot or a colored area.


A part of the retina.


Same as macule.


A small coloured area, e.g. a macula lutea.


An area of hair cells inside the utricle and saccule of the ear.


Maculae, small, pigmented spot, such as a freckle, that is different from surrounding tissue.


A small anatomical area that is distinguishable from the surrounding tissue. The macula lutea is the yellow spot on the retina at the back of the eye, which surrounds the greatest concentration of cones. Maculae occur in the saccule and utricle of the inner ear. Tilting of the head causes the otoliths to bend the hair cells, which send impulses to the brain via the vestibular nerve.


A spot or area of tissue that is different from the surrounding tissue. An example is the macula lutea, the yellow spot in the retina of the eye.


Deep within the intricate structure of the eye, there exists a remarkably sensitive region known as the center of the retina. This specialized area plays a pivotal role in our visual perception, specifically in facilitating detailed central vision. It is within this remarkable center that the intricate interplay of light and neural pathways unfolds, allowing us to perceive fine details and engage in activities that demand sharp visual acuity. This unique retinal region, with its delicate balance of specialized cells and intricate connections, is an indispensable part of our visual system, enabling us to appreciate the world around us with clarity and precision.


The macula is a specific region of the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, which allows us to see fine details. It encircles the fovea, an area of the retina with the densest concentration of visual cells.


A flat area or a defined change in skin color. There exist numerous variations of this condition.


 


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