noun
macula; yellow spot
Anatomical term for the small yellowish area near the center of the retina responsible for sharp central vision.
黄斑は網膜の中心部にある。
The macula is located in the central part of the retina.
加齢黄斑変性は高齢者の視力低下の原因となる。
Age-related macular degeneration causes vision loss in the elderly.