Macula

n.	1.	A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb; called also macule.
	2.	(Zool.) A rather large spot or blotch of color.

Noun	1.	macula - a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field Synonyms: sunspot
	2.	macula - a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision Synonyms: macula lutea, macular area, yellow spot
	3.	macula - a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases Synonyms: macule

Pronunciation: (MACK-yoo-la)

the part of the retina in the eye used for reading and seeing fine detail.

place, spot, sunspot, topographic point