macula

UK /ˈmækjʊlə/ US /ˈmækjʊlə/
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

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.

2

A small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith.

3

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

4

A rather large spot or blotch of color.

5

In planetary geology, an unusually dark area on the surface of a planet or moon.

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