Definition of Macula

Noun: macula (maculae)  ma-kyû-lu

1. A cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
   - sunspot
    
2. A small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
   - macula lutea, macular area, yellow spot
    
3. A patch of skin that is discoloured but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
   - macule

See also:
macs
maculae

Anagrams containing the word macula

mluaca amacul lamacu ulamac culama aculam