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Associations to the word «Macula»

Wiktionary

MACULA, noun. (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.
MACULA, noun. A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.
MACULA, noun. A rather large spot or blotch of color.
MACULA, noun. In planetary geology, an unusually dark area on the surface of a planet or moon.
MACULA LUTEA, noun. Macula (yellow spot in the human eye)

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King