Macular

//ˈmækjəlɚ// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to the macula, the area of the retina responsible for detailed central vision not-comparable
  2. 2
    Having macules; spotted not-comparable

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Example

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"Age-related macular degeneration can cause blindness."

Etymology

From macula or macule + -ar.

Related phrases

macular degenerationmacular sparing

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