Macula
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmækjʊlə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Macula is a noun meaning (anatomy, biology) A small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith.
Meaning
(anatomy, biology) A small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith.
More Meanings
- A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.
- A rather large spot or blotch of color.
- In planetary geology, an unusually dark area on the surface of a planet or moon.
- (anatomy) An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision.
Word Forms
- maculas
- maculae
Synonyms for macula
Depending on context, synonyms include macule, sunspot.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include macule, sunspot, utricular, saccular, mackle, macromyelon.
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