maculation

noun mac·u·la·tion \ˌma-kyə-ˈlā-shən\

Definition of MACULATION

archaic : the state of being spotted

a : a blemish in the form of a discrete spot <acne scars and maculations>

b : the arrangement of spots and markings on an animal or plant

15th century

Medical Dictionary

noun mac·u·la·tion \ˌmak-yə-ˈlā-shən\

: a blemish in the form of a discrete spot <acne scars and maculations>

: the arrangement of spots and markings on an animal or plant

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