macula English

Meaning macula meaning

What does macula mean?

macula

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

— noun (= macule) a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases

— noun (= sunspot) a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field

Synonyms macula synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as macula?

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macule

yellow spot

sunspot

spot

macula lutea

speckle

speck

smudge

maculation

macular area

fleck

defect

blot

blemish

tare

taint

tache

stigma

stain

spottiness

splotch

smut

smirch

smear

slur

shortcoming

shortage

punctum

point

patch

moil

measles

magma chamber

macula corneae

handicap

flaw

falling

drawback

dot

disadvantage

deficiency

dark stain

dark spot

dark speck

dapple

blur

blister

blip