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Grammar : Noun
Spell : mak-yuh-luh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæk yə lə



Definition of macula

Origin :
  • plural maculae, from Latin macula "spot, stain," used of various spots (sunspots, markings on minerals, etc.), of uncertain origin. Especially the macula lutea in the eye.
  • As in blemish : noun flaw
  • As in freckle : noun small discoloration on skin
Example sentences :
  • A spot of a different colour, included in a plaga or macula.
  • Extract from : « An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) » by William Kirby
  • In order then to avoid diplopia the macula lutea moves to where the retinal image is formed.
  • Extract from : « Schweigger on Squint » by C. Schweigger
  • A roundish dot intermediate in size between an atom and a macula.
  • Extract from : « An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) » by William Kirby
  • Gibbous: hump-backed; protuberant: said of a macula when it resembles a moon more than half full.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Macula: a colored mark larger than a spot; of indeterminate figure.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Reniform: kidney-shaped: applied to a macula approximating that shape, found at the end of median cell in many moths.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • The macula rash was entirely unique so far as I knew, but a sketch greatly helped to fix it on one's memory.
  • Extract from : « A Labrador Doctor » by Wilfred Thomason Grenfell
  • Confluent: running together; as of two macula when united in one outline.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • "Undique aspersa" and "Macula fusca notat medium utriusque lateris" are the printed emendations.
  • Extract from : « The Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 4 » by Various

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