1. Plural of fovea; small pits or depressions, especially the small depression in the retina of the eye where vision is sharpest.
Usage: anatomy; technical

Examples

• The foveas in the retina are responsible for our most detailed central vision.
• Damage to the foveas can result in loss of sharp, focused sight.
• During the eye exam, the doctor checked the health of both foveas.
• The foveas contain a high concentration of cone cells for color vision.
• Macular degeneration affects the foveas and can impair reading ability.