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macula vs area

area vs macula

macula and area both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
macula Yes No No No
area Yes No No No
As nouns, area is a hypernym of macula; that is, area is a word with a broader meaning than macula:
  • macula: a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
  • area: a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
Other hypernyms of macula include region.
macula (noun) area (noun)
a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
a subject of study
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
a particular environment or walk of life
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