macula — meaning in English

English meaning

• blotch noun An uneven patch of color or discoloration.
• macula noun 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.

Senses

macula is used for these senses in English:

• blotch An uneven patch of color or discoloration.

blotch — full definition

1. noun An uneven patch of color or discoloration.
2. noun An irregularly shaped area.
3. noun Imperfection; blemish on one’s reputation, stain.
4. noun Any of various crop diseases that cause the plant to form spots.

macula — full definition

1. noun 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. noun A small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith.
3. noun A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.
4. noun A rather large spot or blotch of color.

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