Dictionary · Spanish

macular

adjective

Senses

  1. 1.

    macular

    relating to the macula (a spot or marking on the skin or in the eye)

  2. 2.

    spotted; stained

    characterized by spots, marks, or blemishes

Examples

  • "La degeneración macular es una enfermedad que afecta la visión."

    Macular degeneration is a disease that affects vision.

  • "El paciente presentaba lesiones maculares en la piel."

    The patient presented with macular lesions on the skin.

  • "Los estudios de la retina macular son críticos para diagnosticar problemas oftalmológicos."

    Studies of the macular retina are critical for diagnosing eye problems.

Usage

Primarily a medical/scientific term used in ophthalmology and dermatology. Often appears in compound terms like "degeneración macular" or "edema macular." Register: formal/technical.