New Latin macula lūtea, literally, "yellow spot"
1818, in the meaning defined above
maculacy
macula lutea
macular degeneration
“Macula lutea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macula%20lutea. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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