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mac·u·la·tion | \ ˌma-kyə-ˈlā-shən 
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\Definition of maculation
1 archaic : the state of being spotted
2a : a blemish in the form of a discrete spot
acne scars and maculations
b : the arrangement of spots and markings on an animal or plant
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maculation
nounmac·u·la·tion | \ ˌmak-yə-ˈlā-shən \
\Medical Definition of maculation
1 : a blemish in the form of a discrete spot
acne scars and maculations
2 : the arrangement of spots and markings on an animal or plant
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The first known use of maculation was in the 15th century
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