| macula lutea |
macula: a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
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| macular choroiditis |
choroiditis underlying the macula.
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| macular reflex |
in ophthalmoscopy, an annular reflection of light surrounding the macula retina.
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| macula densa |
In the kidney, the macula densa is an area of closely packed specialised cells lining the thick ascending limb of the Loop of Henle where it lies next to the glomerular vascular pole. It is a component of the juxtaglomerular apparatus. Its cells are taller and have more prominent nuclei than surrounding cells. They are thought to be sensitive to the concentration of sodium ions in the fluid within the DCT. A decrease in blood pressure results in a decreased concentration of sodium ions. ...
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| macular degeneration |
Macular degeneration is a medical condition where the light sensing cells in the macula malfunction and over time cease to work. It is the main cause of central vision loss (blindness) in the USA today for those over the age of fifty (Americam Academy of Ophthalmology). There are two basic types of the disease: Standard Macular Degeneration (MD) and Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), with ARMD being the most common form of the condition. ...
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