1. (

• sunspot ,
• macula

) 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

) a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision ;

3. (

• macule ,
• macula ,

) a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases ;