fovea centralis

n.
A small depression near the center of the retina, constituting the area of most acute vision.

[New Latin fovea centrālis : Latin fovea, small pit + Latin centrālis, central.]

(sĕn-trā'lĭs)
n.

A depression in the center of the macula of the retina, the area of the most acute vision, where only cones are present and where blood vessels are lacking. Also called central fovea, central pit.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute
  Synonym: fovea

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