macula

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