macula (n.)

  1. a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the suns photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field

    [ Syn: sunspot ]

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

    [ Syn: macula lutea , macular area , yellow spot ]

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

    [ Syn: macule ]

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