About The Word Macula
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Macula
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What's The Definition Of Macula?
[n] a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
[n] a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones [n] a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the surface of the sun; associated with a strong magnetic field Synonyms | Synonyms for Macula: macula lutea | macular area | macule | sunspot | yellow spot Related Terms | Find terms related to Macula: See Also | area | cutis | dapple | fleck | freckle | lentigo | liver spot | maculation | patch | place | plague spot | region | retina | skin | speckle | spot | spot | tegument | topographic point Macula In Webster's Dictionary \Mac"u*la\, n.; pl. {Macul[ae]}. [L., spot, stain, blot.
See {Mail} armor, and cf. {Mackle}, {Macule}.]
1. A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of
some other luminous orb.
2. (Zo["o]l.) A rather large spot or blotch of color.
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