macula

noun

1.
a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
sunspot
2.
a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
macula lutea macular area yellow spot
3.
a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
lill macule
Derived from:
maculate