maculae

/mækˈjuːliː/

Definitions

1. noun

Plural of macula. A spot, especially a small, rounded spot on the retina of the eye, which may be a sign of age-related macular degeneration.

“The patient was diagnosed with maculae that were causing her vision loss.”

Synonyms

  • lesion
  • spot

Antonyms

  • healthy