macula
Noun
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Noun
macula (plural maculae)
- (anatomy) 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.
- (anatomy, biology) A small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith.
- A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.
- A rather large spot or blotch of color.
- In planetary geology, an unusually dark area on the surface of a planet or moon.
- (oval yellow spot near the center of the retina) macula lutea, macular
- French: macula, macula lutea
- German: Gelber Fleck
- Italian: macula
- Portuguese: mácula
- Russian: жёлтое пятно́
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