macula

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macula Definition

• (n) a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun''s photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
• (n) a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
• (n) a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases

macula Synonyms

• macula
• macula lutea
• macular area
• macule
• sunspot
• yellow spot