macule

US: (mak′yo̅o̅l)

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mac•ule  (mak′yo̅o̅l), n., v., -uled, -ul•ing. 
n. 

1. mackle.
2. Ophthalmology macula.

v.t., v.i. 

3. mackle.

• Latin macula spot, blemish; compare macula
• 1475–85

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macule / ˈmækjuːl/ noun

1. another name for macula

Etymology: 15th Century: from Latin macula spot

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mac•u•la  (mak′yə lə), n., pl. 

-lae  (-lē′). 
1. Pathology a spot or blotch, esp. on one's skin;
   macule.
2. Ophthalmology
   • an opaque spot on the cornea.
   • Also called macula lutea, yellow spot. an irregularly oval, yellow-pigmented area on the central retina, containing color-sensitive rods and the central point of sharpest vision.

• Latin: spot, blemish
• Middle English 1350–1400

mac′u•lar, adj. 

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macula / ˈmækjʊlə/, macule / ˈmækjuːl/ noun ( -ulae / -jʊˌliː/, -ules)

1. a small spot or area of distinct colour, esp the macula lutea
2. any small discoloured spot or blemish on the skin, such as a freckle

Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin

ˈmacular adjective