 macula |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,ophthalmology) a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision | |
| Synonyms: | macular_area yellow_spot macula_lutea | |
| Related terms: | area retina | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the surface of the sun; associated with a strong magnetic field | |
| Synonyms: | sunspot | |
| Related terms: | topographic_point | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (medicine) a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases | |
| Synonyms: | macule | |
| Related terms: | spot freckle liver_spot plague_spot skin | |
| Similar spelling: |
macaulay Makela macule Mazzola maxilla MacAuley |
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