-=item B<OSSL_MAC_PARAM_CIPHER> (utf8 string)
-
-These have the same meaning as B<OSSL_MAC_PARAM_ALGORITHM>, but specify
-the expected operation for the underlying algorithm.
-These are regarded as antiquated, but are kept for easier transition from
-legacy MAC implementations.
+Sets the name of the underlying cipher or digest to be used.
+It must name a suitable algorithm for the MAC that's being used.