What does macula mean?
• MACULA (noun) The noun MACULA has 3 senses: 1. a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun’s photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field 2. a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision 3. a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases Familiarity information: MACULA used as a noun is uncommon.