Meaning of parafovea in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌparəˈfəʊvɪə/

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1. Noun

   parafovea

   Etymology

   1930s; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. From para- + fovea, after parafoveal

   Definitions

   1. area of the retina immediately surrounding the fovea