macula
mac·u·la
noun \ˈma-kyə-lə\ plural mac·u·lae\-ˌlē, -ˌlī\ also mac·u·las
Definition of MACULA
2
: an anatomical structure having the form of a spot differentiated from surrounding tissues; especially : macula lutea
— mac·u·lar \-lər\ adjective
Origin of MACULA
Middle English, from Latin
First Known Use: 14th century
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