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Meaning of macula | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈmækjʊlə

Definitions

  1. An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision.
  2. A small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith.
  3. A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.
  4. A rather large spot or blotch of color.
  5. In planetary geology, an unusually dark area on the surface of a planet or moon.

Equivalents

Български петно́
Català màcula
Čeština žlutá skvrna
Bahasa Indonesia makula
Italiano macula
日本語 黄斑
Nederlands gele vlek macula
Polski plama plamka plamka żółta skaza
Português macula mácula mancha
Tiếng Việt điểm vàng

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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