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- [mak-yuh-luh loo-tee-uh]
- /ˈmæk yə lə ˈlu ti ə/
- /ˈmæ.kjʊ.lə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mak-yuh-luh loo-tee-uh]
- /ˈmæk yə lə ˈlu ti ə/
Definitions of macula lutea words
- noun plural macula lutea macula (def 2b). 1
- noun macula lutea a small yellowish oval-shaped spot, rich in cones, near the centre of the retina of the eye, where vision is especially sharp 0
- noun macula lutea an area of especially keen vision on the retina 0
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Origin of macula lutea
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < New Latin: literally, yellow macula; see macula, luteous
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Parts of speech for Macula lutea
noun
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macula lutea popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
macula lutea usage trend in Literature
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