macula
2 synonyms for macula, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small yellowish area near the centre of the eye's retina that gives sharp, detailed central vision.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
It comes from Middle English macula ("spot on the skin or in the eye"), which was borrowed from Latin macula ("spot, stain"). It is a doublet of macchia and macule.
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