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fovea

/ˈfəʊ.vi.ə/

Übersetzung: Kleine Vertiefung in der Netzhaut des Auges, die eine hohe Dichte an Zapfen enthält und für das scharfe zentrale Sehen verantwortlich ist.

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/ˈfəʊ.vi.ə/C1formalscientific
  • deKleine Vertiefung in der Netzhaut des Auges, die eine hohe Dichte an Zapfen enthält und für das scharfe zentrale Sehen verantwortlich ist.

A small depression in the retina that contains a high concentration of cone cells, responsible for sharp central vision.

  1. Retinal depressionC1formalmedical

    A small, central pit in the retina that is densely packed with cone cells and is responsible for sharp, central vision.

    deFovea centralis

    • The fovea is essential for reading and recognizing faces.
    • Damage to the fovea can result in a loss of detailed vision.
    • During an eye exam, the doctor checks the health of the fovea.
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