Difference between Macule and Macula

What is the difference between Macule and Macula?

Macule as a noun is a spot. while Macula as a noun is 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.

Macule

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A spot. A blur, or an appearance of a double impression, as when the paper slips a little.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To blur; especially to blur or double an impression from type.

Macula

Part of speech: noun

Definition: 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.A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.A rather large spot or blotch of color.In planetary geology, an unusually dark area on the surface of a planet or moon.

We hope you now know whether to use Macule or Macula in your sentence.

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