Definition of Macule

1. Noun. A patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases.

Exact synonyms: Macula
Generic synonyms: Dapple, Fleck, Maculation, Patch, Speckle, Spot
Group relationships: Cutis, Skin, Tegument
Specialized synonyms: Freckle, Lentigo, Liver Spot, Plague Spot
Derivative terms: Maculate, Maculate

Definition of Macule

1. n. A spot.

2. v. t. To blur; especially (Print.), to blur or double an impression from type. See Mackle.

Definition of Macule

1. Noun. A spot. ¹

2. Noun. A blur, or an appearance of a double impression, as when the paper slips a little. ¹

3. Verb. (printing) To blur; especially to blur or double an impression from type. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Macule

1. to mackle [v -ULED, -ULING, -ULES] - See also: mackle

Medical Definition of Macule

1. A spot, only commonly met in the construct immaculate meaning unspotted. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Macule

macular erythema
macular evasion
macular fasciculus
macular leprosy
macular retinopathy
macular syphilid
maculas
maculate
maculated
maculates
maculating
maculation
maculations
maculatory
maculature
macule (current term)
maculed
maculele
macules
maculiferous
maculing
maculocerebral
maculoerythematous
maculomancy
maculopapular
maculopapule
maculopathies
maculopathy
maculose
macumba

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