foveola

American

[foh-vee-uh-luh] / foʊˈvi ə lə /

noun

Biology.

a small fovea; a very small pit or depression.

foveola British

/ fəʊˈviːələ /

noun

biology a small fovea

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foveolae

plural

Etymology

Origin of foveola

1840–50; < New Latin; diminutive of fovea; see -ole ¹

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One of the keys to understanding the foveola is a group of specialized light-detecting cells called cones.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

Within it, the foveola plays an especially important role in detailed central vision, which allows people to read, recognize faces, and distinguish fine details.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

During weeks 10 through 12 of fetal development, a small number of blue cones are initially present in the foveola.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

The researchers discovered evidence that the arrangement of cones in the foveola develops through two coordinated processes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

Median foveola: in Orthoptera; the foveate depression of the vertex between the eyes: = central foveola.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith

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