noun🔗ShareMáculaAn 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. "El daño a la mácula puede emborronar la visión central, dificultando la lectura.medicinephysiologyanatomyorganbiologyhumanbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMáculaA 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. "El biólogo señaló la mácula en el oído interno del pez durante la lección de anatomía.organanatomyphysiologybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareManchaA 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. "El médico examinó la mancha en el brazo del niño para determinar si era una marca de nacimiento o algo más.medicineastronomybodyappearancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareManchaA rather large spot or blotch of color."The spilled coffee left a dark brown macula on the white tablecloth. "El café derramado dejó una mancha marrón oscura en el mantel blanco.colorappearancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMácula, mancha oscuraIn 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. "Los científicos observaron una prominente mácula en la superficie de Europa, una característica oscura y circular que contrastaba fuertemente con el hielo circundante.geologyastronomyspaceareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading