Synonyms of macula

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