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areola

UK/əˈɹi.ə.lə/ US/ˌæ.ɹiˈəʊ.lə/ uncommon

noun

1.

small space in a tissue or part such as the area between veins on a leaf or an insect''s wing

2.

small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite

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Origin

Borrowed from Latin āreola (“small vacant space, garden”), diminutive of ārea. Doublet of areole.

Phrases

  • areola mammae

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