noun
macula
Macula (noun) means a small yellowish area near the centre of the eye's retina that gives sharp, detailed central vision.
noun
1
A small yellowish area near the centre of the eye's retina that gives sharp, 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 large patch or blotch of colour.
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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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What is the meaning of macula?
"macula" (noun) means a small yellowish area near the centre of the eye's retina that gives sharp, detailed central vision.
What is another word for macula?
Other words for "macula" include sunspot, macule.
What are the different meanings of macula?
"macula" has 3 main meanings: 1. A small yellowish area near the centre of the eye's retina that gives sharp, 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.
