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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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The elementary cutaneous element was an erythematous macule in 5 patients and maculopapules in 1.
2) Lupus pernio (violaceous macules on the face) and flesh-colored papules near the eyes and/or nose may also be seen.
Varicella (chickenpox)--An acute, highly contagious viral disease characterized by an eruption that makes its appearance in successive crops, and passes through stages of macules, papules, vesicles, and crusts.
 
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