| n. | 1. | A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb; called also |
| 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 | |
| 3. | macula - a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases Synonyms: macule |
the part of the retina in the eye used for reading and seeing fine detail.
place, spot, sunspot, topographic point