maculae

Noun

• a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
• a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
• a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
• plural of macula

Synonyms

macula, macula lutea, macular area, macule, sunspot, yellow spot