papilla mammae


nip·ple

(nip'ĕl), [TA] A bulblike or buttonlike projection at the apex of the breast on the surface of which the lactiferous ducts open; it is surrounded by a circular pigmented area, the areola. Synonym(s): papilla mammae [TA], mammilla (2) , papilla of breast, teat (1) , thele, thelium (3) [dim. of A.S. neb, beak, nose (?)]

papilla mammae

The nipple of the mammary gland.See also: papilla