macula
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(noun) a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones |
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Synonyms: macula lutea, macular area, yellow spot |
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Related Words: area, region |
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(noun) a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases |
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Synonyms: macule |
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Related Words: dapple, fleck, freckle, liver spot, maculation, patch, plague spot, speckle, spot |
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(noun) a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the surface of the sun; associated with a strong magnetic field |
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Synonyms: sunspot |
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Related Words: place, spot, topographic point |
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