macula

Definition of Macula in English :

1. macula, sunspot

a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field

a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision

3. macula, macule

a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Macula

noun plural -ulae (-jʊˌliː) or -ules anatomy

1.

a small spot or area of distinct colour, esp the macula lutea

2.

any small discoloured spot or blemish on the skin, such as a freckle

nounWord forms: plural ˈmacuˌlae (ˈmækjuˌli ; makˈyo̅olēˌ) or ˈmaculas

1.

a spot, stain, blotch, etc.; esp., a discolored spot on the skin

2.

macula lutea

n. pl. mac·u·lae (-lē′) or mac·u·las

1.

a. An opaque spot on the cornea.

b. The macula lutea.

2. See macule².