macula

noun mac·u·la \ˈma-kyə-lə\

plural mac·u·lae\-ˌlē, -ˌlī\ also mac·u·las

Definition of MACULA

: spot, blotch; especially : macule

: an anatomical structure having the form of a spot differentiated from surrounding tissues; especially : macula lutea

— mac·u·lar \-lər\ adjective

Middle English, from Latin

First Known Use: 14th century

Medical Dictionary

noun mac·u·la \ˈmak-yə-lə\

plural mac·u·lae \-ˌlē, -ˌlī\ also mac·u·las

: any spot or blotch; especially : macule 2

: an anatomical structure having the form of a spot differentiated from surrounding tissues: as a : macula acustica b : macula lutea

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