noun
- Plural of foveola; small pits or depressions, especially in anatomical or biological structures.
- In ophthalmology, small depressions or pits in the retina or other eye structures.
Usage: technical; anatomy; biology
Usage: medical; specialized
Examples
- The foveolae on the bone surface were examined under the microscope.
- Foveolae are commonly observed in various anatomical structures across different species.
- The surgeon noted several foveolae in the patient's retinal tissue during the examination.
- These small foveolae serve as attachment points for connective tissue.
- The foveolae pattern helped researchers identify the species.