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."The doctor examined the patient's eyes, checking the health of the maculae to ensure clear central vision for reading. "El médico examinó los ojos del paciente, revisando la salud de la mácula para asegurar una visión central clara para la lectura.medicinephysiologyanatomyorganbodypartbiologyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna pequeña cámara del oído interno de ciertos vertebrados llena de endolinfa y que contiene un otolitoA small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith."The scientist examined the fish's inner ear, focusing on the maculae to understand how the creature maintains its balance underwater. "El científico examinó el oído interno del pez, centrándose en las máculas para comprender cómo la criatura mantiene su equilibrio bajo el agua.anatomyorganphysiologybiologymedicineChat 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 astronomer pointed out the dark maculae visible on the sun's surface during the observation. "El astrónomo señaló las manchas oscuras visibles en la superficie del sol durante la observación.bodyastronomymedicinephysiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareManchaA rather large spot or blotch of color."The antique map was covered in maculae, evidence of water damage and age, but the original locations were still discernible. "El mapa antiguo estaba cubierto de manchas, evidencia de daños por agua y edad, pero las ubicaciones originales aún eran discernibles.appearancecolormarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMancha oscuraIn planetary geology, an unusually dark area on the surface of a planet or moon."Scientists studying Europa, one of Jupiter's moons, are trying to understand the origin of the dark maculae that dot its icy surface. "Los científicos que estudian Europa, una de las lunas de Júpiter, están tratando de comprender el origen de las manchas oscuras que salpican su superficie helada.astronomygeologyspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading