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macular

/ˈmækjələr/ /ˈmækjəlɚ/

Meanings
adjective
Relating to the macula, the area of the retina responsible for detailed central vision.

Examples :

"The doctor checked for any macular degeneration during my eye exam, as it can affect my ability to read. "
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Related Words

Illustration ability

ability noun

/əˈ.bɪl.ɪ.ti/

Suitableness.

"The student's ability to concentrate in noisy environments was crucial for success in the class. "

Illustration degeneration

degeneration noun

/dɪˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/

The process or state of growing worse, or the state of having become worse.

"The degeneration of his eyesight made it difficult for him to read his textbooks. "

Illustration responsible

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

Illustration checked

checked verb

/tʃɛkt/

To inspect; to examine.

"Check the oil in your car once a month."

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration detailed

detailed verb

/dɪˈteɪld/

To explain in detail.

"The teacher detailed the steps for solving the math problem. "

Illustration vision

vision noun

/ˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/

The sense or ability of sight.

"My vision is good enough to read the small print on the textbook. "

Illustration retina

retina noun

/ˈɹɛt.ɨ.nə/

The thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball where light is converted into neural signals sent to the brain.

"The doctor examined the patient's retina to check for any damage. "

Illustration relating

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration central

central adjective

/ˈsɛntɹəl/

Being in the centre.

"The central library is located in the heart of the city. "

Illustration macula

macula noun

/ˈmækjələ/ /ˈmækjʊlə/

An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision.

"Damage to the macula can blur central vision, making it difficult to read. "

Illustration during

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "