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macula lutea
macula lutea /ˈmækjulə luːˈtiːə/
noun
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A small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
(
macula
, macula lutea
, macular area
, yellow spot
)
a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
tintometer
tintometer /tɪnˈtɒmɪtər/
noun
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A measuring instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents
(
colorimeter
, tintometer
)
a measuring instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents
blaeberry
blaeberry /ˈbleɪˌbɛri/
noun
-
[Dialect, UK]
Erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berries
(
bilberry
, blaeberry
[Dialect, UK] , Viccinium myrtillus
, whinberry
[Dialect, UK] , whortleberry
, whimberry
[Dialect, UK] , wimberry
[Dialect, UK] )
erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berries
impairment
impairment /ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt/
noun
-
(
)
The occurrence of a change for the worse
(
impairment
, harm
, damage
)
the occurrence of a change for the worse
The storm caused severe damage to the houses and infrastructure.
The storm caused severe damage to the houses and infrastructure.
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The act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
(
constipation
, deadening
, impairment
, stultification
)
the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
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Damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
(
impairment
)
damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
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The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
(
disablement
, impairment
, handicap
, disability
)
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
Reading disability
reading disability
Hearing impairment
hearing impairment
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A symptom of reduced quality or strength
(
impairment
, deterioration
)
a symptom of reduced quality or strength