MACULA Synonyms
There are 5 synonyms of the word
macula.
(exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word macula. (close relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word macula. (close relations)
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Definition of MACULA
Definition of MACULA
Best Alternative Words for MACULA
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macule | nounn | |||||||
noun • a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases | ||||||||
sunspot | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field | ||||||||
macula lutea | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision | ||||||||
macular area | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision | ||||||||
yellow spot | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of several fungous or viral diseases characterized by yellow spotting on the leaves • a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision |