macular

Adjective

Meaning

(anatomy, medicine) Relating to the macula, the area of the retina responsible for detailed central vision

Having macules; spotted

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

spotty macula dystrophy maculate freckled blotchy guttate splotchy maculated lineate lineated papular

Phrases with the word

age-related macular macular evaluation macular sparing macular hole surgery macular damage

Anagrams

Maclura

Examples

In the eye, there is a type of junk that accumulates in the back of the retina that eventually causes us to go blind. It's called age-related macular degeneration. Aubrey de Grey

I've got what my ma had, macular degeneration, which you get when you get old. Judi Dench

Abnormal skin pigmentation can cause conditions such as vitiligo, pigmentation loss, melasma, albinism, port wine stains, macular stains and hemangioma. Source: Internet

Furthermore, according to the Journal Of Nutrition, in a study conducted in 2006, women consuming six eggs a week for a duration of 12 weeks have acquired more macular pigment. Source: Internet

Farrar’s team is researching age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the most common cause of blindness in the developed world. Source: Internet

Currently distributed regulated vision-specific medical food designed to replenish and restore the macular protective pigment. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

macula inspection macula lutea maculae macular area macular damage macular degeneration