Definition of Faculae
1. facula [n] - See also: facula
Medical Definition of Faculae
1.
Groups of small shining spots on the surface of the sun which are brighter than the other parts of the photosphere. They are generally seen in the neighborhood of the dark spots, and are supposed to be elevated portions of the photosphere.
Origin: L, pl. Of facula a little torch.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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