Plural of fovea; multiple small pits or depressions, particularly multiple foveae in the retina or other anatomical structures.
From Latin 'foveae', the plural form of 'fovea' (pit). The Latin plural is retained in anatomical terminology.
In medical Latin, the plural of 'fovea' is 'foveae'—but many modern doctors just say 'foveas,' showing how English is gradually replacing classical Latin plurals in scientific terms.
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