noun
- plural of macule; small, flat, discolored spots on the skin that are not raised above the surface
Usage: medical
Examples
- The dermatologist examined the brown macules on the patient’s arm.
- Age spots are common macules that appear on sun-exposed skin.
- The doctor noted several small macules during the skin examination.
- These macules are typically harmless but should be monitored for changes.
- Solar lentigines are a type of macules caused by sun damage.
- The patient had multiple macules of varying sizes on her back.