papillomacular

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English

Etymology

From papillo- +‎ macular.

Adjective

papillomacular (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Relating to the papilla and macula of the eye.
    • 2015 October 28, “Retinal Thickness and the Structure/Function Relationship in the Eyes of Older Adults with Glaucoma”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
      On the other hand, the correlation between sensitivity and mRNFLT was relatively low in the papillomacular bundle region within the central 5.8°, even after adjustment for RGC displacement.

Usage notes

Do not confuse papillomacular, concerning parts of the eye, with papulomacular, that is, maculopapular, concerning skin rashes.

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