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macule

/ˈmæk.juːl/

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noun

B2formalcommonmedical/ˈmæk.juːl/

A medical term for a flat, discolored patch of skin that is not elevated above the surrounding surface, often resulting from various diseases or conditions.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинский термин, обозначающий плоское обесцвеченное пятно на коже, не возвышающееся над окружающей поверхностью, часто возникающее в результате различных заболеваний или состояний.
  1. Skin discoloration C1 formal medical

    A flat, distinct, discolored area of skin that is not raised above the surrounding surface, often associated with various medical conditions.

    • The dermatologist identified a small macule on the patient's arm.
    • Macules can be a sign of certain skin disorders.
    • The rash began as a single macule before spreading.

    🇷🇺Пятно на коже

    Synonyms: blotchdiscolorationmaculapatchspotstain

  • macules plural form
  • macules' possessive plural form
  • macule's possessive singular form