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fovea [′fō·vē·ə] (biology) A small depression or pit. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Among the tactile nerve cells in the mole embryo's star, those from the foveal rays are the first to become active, reach the cortex, and take up space in the brain, Catania reports in the April NATURE NEUROSCIENCE. Visual stabilization of balance appears to be primarily dependent on foveal vision. These results, presented by the principal investigators at the 2nd International Conference on Vascular Targeting in May, demonstrated CA4P's ability to induce blood flow shutdown in tumors and to reduce foveal thickness associated with retinal degenerative disease. |
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