Macula definition
An opaque spot on the cornea.
noun
The macula lutea.
noun
A spot, stain, blotch, etc.; esp., a discolored spot on the skin.
noun
An opaque spot on the cornea.
noun
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The macula lutea.
noun
A minute yellowish area located near the center of the retina of the eye, at which visual perception is most acute.
A discolored spot on the skin that is not elevated above the surface.
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
macula
Plural:
maculaeOrigin of macula
- Middle English from Latin
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Latin macula (“spot, stain").
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