Maculation and Macule

Maculation noun - The act of spotting or staining something.

Macule and maculation are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Macule" with "Maculation", this nouns are similar.

Macule noun - A patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases.

Maculation and macule are semantically related. You can use "Maculation" instead a noun "Macule".