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macule

macule

1 9.8
A flat patch of skin that is a different colour and not raised
  • noun
  • /ˈmæk.juːl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : mácula
  • Lichen spinulosus produces phytophotodermatitis, including temporally ill-defined, hypopigmented macules and disruption to the normal.

Examples

  • After examining her rash, the nurse confirmed that the macules were a sign of the allergic reaction.

  • They get little, little macules and things like this.

  • These lesions generally appear as yellow macules and papules that coalesce into plaques.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Maculopapular rashes consist of macules (distinct flat areas) and papules (raised lesions).

    Academic text (2007)

  • It is also possible the lesions may arise from melanotic naevus and hyperpigmented macules, common on the plantar surfaces in blacks.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The doctor explained that the brown macules on her arm were harmless and likely caused by sun exposure.

  • He noticed red macules developing on his skin, which prompted him to visit a dermatologist.

Synonyms

lesion
vsmacule
  • Specialized
60 7.0

An area of damaged body tissue caused by injury or disease

is narrower, meaning a flat discolored skin area rather than any damaged tissue
macula
vsmacule
  • Specialized
9.9

A flat spot on the skin that is a different color

is the alternative spelling for the same flat discolored skin patch

How Big

macule
  • Specialized
1 9.8
freckle
59 1.0

Surface Forms

macule singular
macules plural

Etymology

Macule comes from the Latin word macula, which means 'spot' or 'stain'. It is the same root as immaculate (literally 'not stained'), so a macule is simply a small 'spot' on the skin.