First Known Use: 14th century
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macula
noun mac·u·la \ˈma-kyə-lə\
plural mac·u·lae\-ˌlē, -ˌlī\ also mac·u·las
Definition of MACULA
2
: an anatomical structure having the form of a spot differentiated from surrounding tissues; especially : macula lutea
— mac·u·lar \-lər\ adjective
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Origin of MACULA
Middle English, from Latin
Medical Dictionary
macula
noun mac·u·la \ˈmak-yə-lə\
plural mac·u·lae \-ˌlē, -ˌlī\ also mac·u·las
Medical Definition of MACULA
1
: any spot or blotch; especially : macule 2
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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