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macula lutea

macula lutea The macula lutea is an oval yellow-pigmented area of the retina near the back of the eye that contains the fovea at its center.

The macula lutea is an oval yellow-pigmented area of the retina near the back of the eye that contains the fovea at its center. It is the region responsible for the sharpest visual acuity.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Macula Lutea” (D008266).
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