noun Download 🔗Share An 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. Examples : "Damage to the macula can blur central vision, making it difficult to read. " medicine physiology anatomy organ biology human body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith. Examples : "The biologist pointed to the macula in the fish's inner ear during the anatomy lesson. " organ anatomy physiology biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb. Examples : "The doctor examined the macula on the child's arm to determine if it was a birthmark or something else. " medicine astronomy body appearance mark Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A rather large spot or blotch of color. Examples : "The spilled coffee left a dark brown macula on the white tablecloth. " color appearance mark Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In planetary geology, an unusually dark area on the surface of a planet or moon. Examples : "Scientists observed a prominent macula on Europa's surface, a dark, circular feature contrasting sharply with the surrounding ice. " geology astronomy space area Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
