MACULAS Synonyms

• spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

• a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

• mar or spoil the appearance of

• mar or impair with a flaw

• add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

• a soiled or discolored appearance

• (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• a symbol of disgrace or infamy

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

• color with a liquid dye or tint

• produce or leave stains

• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

• color for microscopic study

• a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases

• a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field

• a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision

• a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision

• 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