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Fovea

UK
/ˈfəʊviə/
US
/ˈfoʊviə/
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Translation of "fovea" into Russian

fovea
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈfəʊviə/
US
/ˈfoʊviə/
fovea
foveae pl
foveas pl
The fovea is responsible for sharp central vision.
Фовеа отвечает за остроту центрального зрения.

Definitions

fovea
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈfəʊviə/
US
/ˈfoʊviə/
A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest.
The fovea is responsible for sharp central vision, which is necessary for activities where visual detail is of primary importance, such as reading and driving.
Any small pit or depression on a surface of an organ, bone, or other body structure.
The fovea on the head of the femur provides attachment for the ligament of the head.