Type and usage of macula from BoostVocab

Smart Search Learn a New Word

macula

/'mækjʊlə/

Synonyms of macula Antonyms of macula Examples of macula Usage of macula Parts of macula Definition that contains macula Words sounding like macula Explanation of macula

noun
a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
- + New List
Similar:

macula lutea macular area yellow spot

type of:
region area

part of:
retina
noun
a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
- + New List
Similar:

macule

type of:
fleck spot speckle dapple patch maculation

part of:
tegument cutis skin
noun
a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
- + New List
Similar:

sunspot

type of:
dapple speckle fleck maculation patch spot

Definition that contains macula

amd macular degeneration that is age-related
age-related macular degeneration macular degeneration that is age-related