Meaning of the word fovea in English
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fovea
US /ˈfoʊ.vi.ə/
UK /ˈfəʊ.vi.ə/
Noun
a small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest. The center of the field of vision is focused in this region, where retinal cones are particularly concentrated.
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The fovea is crucial for sharp, detailed vision.
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When you look directly at something, its image falls on your fovea.
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