macule
macule · macules
A spotA spot.
Meaning
2 sensesA spot.
A blur or an appearance of a double impression, as when the paper slips a little during printing.
More definitions
- a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
Origin
From Middle English macule, from Middle French macule and its etymon Classical Latin maculFrom Middle English macule, from Middle French macule and its etymon Classical Latin macula. Doublet of macchia, macula and, with a suffix, maquis.
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plural: maculesSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases:macula