macula
(noun)
noun
1. a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
Similar word(s): sunspot
Definition categories: phenomenon, dapple, fleck, maculation, patch, speckle, spot
2. a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
Definition categories: body, area, region
3. a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
Similar word(s): macule
Definition categories: body, dapple, fleck, maculation, patch, speckle, spot