macula
An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically…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.
Meaning
5 sensesAn 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.
Gelber Fleck, Makula
жёлтое пятно́žóltoje pjatnó, ма́кулаmákula
a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
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.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English macula (“spot on the skin or in the eye”), borrowed from Latin maculaFrom Middle English macula (“spot on the skin or in the eye”), borrowed from Latin macula (“spot, stain”). Doublet of macchia and macule.
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Forms
plural: maculas / maculaeSynonyms
5 synonyms- a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision:macula luteamacular areayellow spot
- a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases:macule
- a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field:sunspot
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular