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1. (n.) macula
a spot, esp. on the skin.
2. macula
an opaque spot on the cornea.
Etymology: (1840–50; < NL: lit., yellow macula; see macula , luteous)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) sunspot, macula
a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
2. (noun) macula, macula lutea, macular area, yellow spot
a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
3. (noun) macule, macula
a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
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1. (noun) macula
a spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb
2. (noun) macula
a rather large spot or blotch of color
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