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macula

Syllabification: (mac·u·la)
Pronunciation: /ˈmakyələ/

Definition of macula

noun (plural maculae /-ˌlē, -ˌlī/)

  • a distinct spot, such as a discolored spot on the skin. Also called macule.
  • (also macula lutea) /ˈlo͞otēə/ (plural maculae luteae /ˈlo͞otēˌē, -tēˌī/) Anatomy an oval yellowish area surrounding the fovea near the center of the retina in the eye. It is the region of greatest visual acuity.

Derivatives

macular

Pronunciation: /ˈmakyələr/

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin, 'spot'

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