1. (noun)sunspot, macula a cooler darker spotappearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
2. (noun)macula, macula lutea, macular area, yellow spot a small yellowish centralarea 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