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macula
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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.


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If visual limitations have existed since birth, poor development of the macular area of the retina can occur.
In macular edema, abnormal vessels growing in the macular area leak fluid.
 
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