MACULAE

MACULA

macule, macula

(noun) a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases

macula, macula lutea, macular area, yellow spot

(noun) a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision

sunspot, macula

(noun) a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun’s photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

maculae

plural of macula

Source: Wiktionary


MACULA

Mac"u*la, n.; pl. Maculæ. Etym: [L., spot, stain, blot. See Mail armor, and cf. Mackle, Macule.]

1. A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A rather large spot or blotch of color.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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LEFT

(adjective) being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north; “my left hand”; “left center field”; “the left bank of a river is bank on your left side when you are facing downstream”


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