What does macula mean?
Definitions for macula
ˈmæk yə lə; -ˌlimac·u·la
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Princeton's WordNet
sunspot, maculanoun
a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
macula, macula lutea, macular area, yellow spotnoun
a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
macule, maculanoun
a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
Wiktionary
maculanoun
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.
maculanoun
A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.
maculanoun
A rather large spot or blotch of color.
maculanoun
In planetary geology, an unusually dark area on the surface of a planet or moon.
Etymology: From macula.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
MACULAnoun
Etymology: Latin.
And lastly, the body of the sun may contract some spots or maculæ greater than usual, and by that means be darkened. Thomas Burnet, Theory of the Earth.
Wikipedia
Macula
The macula (/ˈmakjʊlə/) or macula lutea is an oval-shaped pigmented area in the center of the retina of the human eye and in other animals. The macula in humans has a diameter of around 5.5 mm (0.22 in) and is subdivided into the umbo, foveola, foveal avascular zone, fovea, parafovea, and perifovea areas.The anatomical macula at a size of 5.5 mm (0.22 in) is much larger than the clinical macula which, at a size of 1.5 mm (0.059 in), corresponds to the anatomical fovea.The macula is responsible for the central, high-resolution, color vision that is possible in good light; and this kind of vision is impaired if the macula is damaged, for example in macular degeneration. The clinical macula is seen when viewed from the pupil, as in ophthalmoscopy or retinal photography. The term macula lutea comes from Latin macula, "spot", and lutea, "yellow".
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macula
A macula is a small, specialized spot in the center of the retina (back of the eye) responsible for sharp, detailed, and central vision. It contains a high concentration of cones, the light-sensitive cells in the eye. Damage or degeneration of the macula can lead to vision problems, including age-related macular degeneration.
Webster Dictionary
Maculanoun
a spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb
Maculanoun
a rather large spot or blotch of color
Etymology: [L., spot, stain, blot. See Mail armor, and cf. Mackle, Macule.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Macula
mak′ū-la, n. a spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun, moon, or planets:—pl. Maculæ (mak′ū-lē).—v.t. Mac′ulāte, to spot, to defile.—n. Maculā′tion, act of spotting, a spot.—adj. Maculose (mak′ū-lōz), spotted. [L. maculāre, -ātum—macula, a spot.]
Editors Contribution
macula
A facet of the mechanism of an eye.
The macula contributes to the creation of clear detailed vision.
Submitted by MaryC on February 2, 2020
Entomology
Macula
a colored mark larger than a spot; of indeterminate figure.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of macula in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of macula in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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