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Mac·u·la n.; pl. Maculae
1. A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb; called also macule.
2. Zool. A rather large spot or blotch of color.
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macula
n 1: a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's
photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
[syn: sunspot]
2: a 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]
[also: maculae (pl)]