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macula, macule Anatomy 1. a small spot or area of distinct colour, esp the macula lutea 2. any small discoloured spot or blemish on the skin, such as a freckle macula [′mak·yə·lə] (anatomy) Any anatomical structure having the form of a spot or stain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| ocular complications were mainly confined to the maculae (5). These sensory cells are found in the cristae at the ampullated ends of the semicircular canals and in the maculae of the utricle and sacculus. He calls this the "Mediterranean effect," and says that "Twombly's inimitable art consists in having imposed the Mediterranean effect starting from materials (scratches, maculae, smears, dearth of color, no academic forms) which have no analogical relation with the great Mediterranean radiance. |
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