Noun: yellow spot ye-low spót
- A small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
"The ophthalmologist examined the yellow spot for signs of macular degeneration";
- macula, macula lutea, macular area
- Any of several fungous or viral diseases characterized by yellow spotting on the leaves
"The gardener noticed yellow spot on his cucumber plants"
Derived forms: yellow spots
Type of: area, plant disease, region
Part of: retina
Encyclopedia: Yellow spot