Synonyms for Macula (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field):
sunspot
WordNet sense 2 (a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision):
yellow spot, macula lutea, macular area
WordNet sense 3 (a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases):
macule
From the ODE community, based on WordNet
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