'Macula' definitions:
Definition of 'macula'
(from WordNet)
noun
A cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field [syn: sunspot, macula]
noun
A small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision [syn: macula, macula lutea, macular area, yellow spot]
noun
A patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases [syn: macule, macula]
Definition of 'Macula'
From: GCIDE
- Macula \Mac"u*la\, n.; pl. Maculae. [L., spot, stain, blot. See Mail armor, and cf. Mackle, Macule.]
- 1. A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb; called also macule. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Zool.) A rather large spot or blotch of color. [1913 Webster] macula lutea