noun🔗ShareAn oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision."Damage to the macula can blur central vision, making it difficult to read. "medicinephysiologyanatomyorganbiologyhumanbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith."The biologist pointed to the macula in the fish's inner ear during the anatomy lesson. "organanatomyphysiologybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb."The doctor examined the macula on the child's arm to determine if it was a birthmark or something else. "medicineastronomybodyappearancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA rather large spot or blotch of color."The spilled coffee left a dark brown macula on the white tablecloth. "colorappearancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIn planetary geology, an unusually dark area on the surface of a planet or moon."Scientists observed a prominent macula on Europa's surface, a dark, circular feature contrasting sharply with the surrounding ice. "geologyastronomyspaceareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
