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Definition of macule in English: maculenoun ˈmakjuːlˈmakyo͞ol Medicine An area of skin discoloration. Example sentencesExamples - The lesions first appear as macules or papules distributed in a dermatomal pattern, which progress into vesicles, then pustules, and, finally, crusts.
- The ash-colored macules vary in size and shape and are localized to the arms, neck and trunk.
- The rash typically begins as pink macules, 2 to 6 mm in diameter, located on the wrists, forearms, ankles, palms and soles.
- The skin lesions are nonpalpable macules that may persist for months to years and are typically asymptomatic except for the cosmetic appearance.
- Impetigo is characterized by red macules and vesicles that can rupture with purulent exudates.
Synonyms spot, mark, patch, pop, dot, speck, speckle, freckle, smudge, smear, streak, stain, blotch, blot, splash, dab, daub
Origin Late 15th century: from French, or from Latin macula 'spot'. Definition of macule in US English: maculenounˈmakyo͞ol Medicine another term for macula Example sentencesExamples - The skin lesions are nonpalpable macules that may persist for months to years and are typically asymptomatic except for the cosmetic appearance.
- The lesions first appear as macules or papules distributed in a dermatomal pattern, which progress into vesicles, then pustules, and, finally, crusts.
- The ash-colored macules vary in size and shape and are localized to the arms, neck and trunk.
- The rash typically begins as pink macules, 2 to 6 mm in diameter, located on the wrists, forearms, ankles, palms and soles.
- Impetigo is characterized by red macules and vesicles that can rupture with purulent exudates.
Synonyms spot, mark, patch, pop, dot, speck, speckle, freckle, smudge, smear, streak, stain, blotch, blot, splash, dab, daub
Origin Late 15th century: from French, or from Latin macula ‘spot’. |