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maculae

/ˈmækjuleɪ/ /ˈmækjʊli/

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noun

Macula

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 :

"The doctor examined the patient's eyes, checking the health of the maculae to ensure clear central vision for reading. "

Le médecin a examiné les yeux du patient, vérifiant la santé de la macula pour assurer une vision centrale claire pour la lecture.

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noun

Une petite chambre de l'oreille interne de certains vertébrés remplie d'endolymphe et contenant un otolithe

A small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith.

Examples :

"The scientist examined the fish's inner ear, focusing on the maculae to understand how the creature maintains its balance underwater. "

Le scientifique a examiné l'oreille interne du poisson, en se concentrant sur les maculae pour comprendre comment la créature maintient son équilibre sous l'eau.

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Tache

A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.

Examples :

"The astronomer pointed out the dark maculae visible on the sun's surface during the observation. "

L'astronome a signalé les taches sombres visibles à la surface du soleil pendant l'observation.

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Tache, macule

A rather large spot or blotch of color.

Examples :

"The antique map was covered in maculae, evidence of water damage and age, but the original locations were still discernible. "

La carte antique était couverte de taches, preuve de dégâts des eaux et de l'âge, mais les emplacements d'origine étaient encore discernables.

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Tache sombre

In planetary geology, an unusually dark area on the surface of a planet or moon.

Examples :

"Scientists studying Europa, one of Jupiter's moons, are trying to understand the origin of the dark maculae that dot its icy surface. "

Les scientifiques étudiant Europe, l'une des lunes de Jupiter, essaient de comprendre l'origine des taches sombres qui parsèment sa surface glacée.

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