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macula

/ˈmækjələ/ /ˈmækjʊlə/

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noun

Mácula

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. "

El daño a la mácula puede emborronar la visión central, dificultando la lectura.

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noun

Mácula

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. "

El biólogo señaló la mácula en el oído interno del pez durante la lección de anatomía.

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noun

Mancha

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. "

El médico examinó la mancha en el brazo del niño para determinar si era una marca de nacimiento o algo más.

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noun

Mancha

A rather large spot or blotch of color.

Examples :

"The spilled coffee left a dark brown macula on the white tablecloth. "

El café derramado dejó una mancha marrón oscura en el mantel blanco.

color appearance mark

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noun

Mácula, mancha oscura

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. "

Los científicos observaron una prominente mácula en la superficie de Europa, una característica oscura y circular que contrastaba fuertemente con el hielo circundante.

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