MACULES 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

• the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded

• a small contrasting part of something

• a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation

• a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole

• a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

• a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program

• a connection intended to be used for a limited time

• sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

• a protective cloth covering for an injured eye

• a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

• to join or unite the pieces of

• provide with a patch; also used metaphorically

• mend by putting a patch on

• repair by adding pieces

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