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macula
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As a noun, macula means an oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision.
Meanings of macula
8 meaningsnoun
anatomyAn oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision.
anatomybiologyA small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith.
A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.
A rather large spot or blotch of color.
In planetary geology, an unusually dark area on the surface of a planet or moon.
A cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
Similar: sunspotA small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed visionbody
Similar: macula lutea, macular area, yellow spotA patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseasesbody
Similar: macule
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